| Vauxhall Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Didcot | |
 Vauxhall Barracks | |
  Vauxhall Barracks Location within Oxfordshire | |
| Coordinates | 51°36′28″N01°14′41″W / 51.60778°N 1.24472°W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1910s |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1910s-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC |
Vauxhall Barracks is a British Army installation in Didcot, Oxfordshire. It is set to close in 2034.
The barracks were established during the First World War alongside a depot for storing explosives from Woolwich Arsenal. [1] By the end of the War 1,900 troops were based there. [1] Then during the Second World War elements of the Royal Berkshire Regiment were based at the barracks. [2]
The ordnance depot closed in 1964 when operations were moved to Bicester; [3] Didcot power station was built on the site. [4] The barracks, though, were retained; since 1982 they have has been the home of 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC. [5] They are now known as Vauxhall Barracks. [5]
The following notable units are based at Vauxhall Barracks. [6] [7]
In November 2016, the Ministry of Defence announced that the site would close in 2028. [8] This was later extended to 2034. [9]
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