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{{Short description|Barracks near Grantham, Lincolnshire, England}}
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'''Prince William of Gloucester Barracks''' is a military installation near [[Grantham]] in [[Lincolnshire]].
'''Prince William of Gloucester Barracks''' is a British Army installation near [[Grantham]] in [[Lincolnshire]]. It is set to close in 2028.


==History==
==History==
The barracks were established, on the site of the former [[RAF Spitalgate]] airbase, in October 1976, as the new Central Volunteer Headquarters for the [[Royal Corps of Transport]].<ref name=rct>{{cite web|url=http://www.movcon.org.uk/History/Units/Army/CVHQ/CV%20HQ%20Grantham.htm|title=CVHQ Grantham|accessdate=31 May 2014}}</ref> The barracks were formally named after [[Prince William of Gloucester]] at a ceremony held in March 1977 led by [[Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester]].<ref name=sutton>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hnx-AwAAQBAJ&pg=PA276&lpg=PA276&dq=prince+william+of+gloucester+barracks+1976&source=bl&ots=xhv3D1yFR3&sig=wBREDywR2nEdTXL-MuRm-BcS4yI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_EuKU7jYK-Om0QWl6YGgDw&ved=0CDIQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=prince%20william%20of%20gloucester%20barracks%201976&f=false|title=Wait for the Waggon|first=D.J.|last=Sutton|publisher=Leo Cooper|year=1998|page=276|isbn=978-0850526257}}</ref> The Central Volunteer Headquarters were renamed the Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army Depot and Training Centre in 1979.<ref name=sutton/> The facility provided centralised training for all volunteer members of the Royal Corps of Transport.<ref name=sutton/> In 1982 the first holder of the new post of Commander Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army ('Commander RCT TA') moved into the barracks.<ref name=sutton/> In the 1980s the barracks also served as home to [[54th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)|54th Infantry Brigade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-492000-333000/picture/2|title=Grantham: Army Barracks|publisher=BBC|accessdate=15 August 2015}}</ref>
The barracks were established on the site of the former [[RAF Spitalgate]] airbase in October 1976, as the new Central Volunteer Headquarters for the [[Royal Corps of Transport]].<ref name=rct>{{cite web|url=http://www.movcon.org.uk/History/Units/Army/CVHQ/CV%20HQ%20Grantham.htm|title=CVHQ Grantham|accessdate=31 May 2014|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140531222252/http://www.movcon.org.uk/History/Units/Army/CVHQ/CV%20HQ%20Grantham.htm|archive-date=31 May 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The barracks were formally named after [[Prince William of Gloucester]] at a ceremony held in March 1977, led by [[Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester]].<ref name=sutton>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hnx-AwAAQBAJ&q=prince+william+of+gloucester+barracks+1976&pg=PA276|title=Wait for the Waggon|first=D. J.|last=Sutton|publisher=Leo Cooper|year=1998|page=276|isbn=978-0850526257}}</ref> The Central Volunteer Headquarters were renamed the Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army Depot and Training Centre in 1979.<ref name=sutton/> The facility provided centralised training for all volunteer members of the Royal Corps of Transport.<ref name=sutton/> In 1982, the first holder of the new post of Commander Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army ('Commander RCT TA') moved into the barracks.<ref name=sutton/> In the 1980s, the barracks also served as home to [[54th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)|54th Infantry Brigade]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-492000-333000/picture/2|title=Grantham: Army Barracks|publisher=BBC|accessdate=15 August 2015}}</ref>


The barracks remain the home of Headquarters [[Royal Logistic Corps]] Army Reserve and of the Army Training Regiment (Grantham) which provides phase one training to Army Reserve Recruits.<ref name=mod>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/LO-Grantham-Mar13.pdf|title=Prince William of Gloucester Barracks|publisher=Ministry of Defence|accessdate=31 May 2014}}</ref> It is also the base for the Regional Training Centre of [[7th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters East]] and Regimental Headquarters for the [[Queen's Royal Lancers]].<ref name=mod/>
The barracks remain home to the Army Training Regiment (Grantham), which provides phase one training to Army Reserve recruits.<ref name=mod>{{cite web|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/LO-Grantham-Mar13.pdf|title=Prince William of Gloucester Barracks|publisher=Ministry of Defence|accessdate=31 May 2014}}</ref>


== Future ==
In September 2016 it was announced that the barracks were to be sold by the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37287613|title=Ministry of Defence to sell 13 sites for 17,000 homes|work=BBC|date=6 September 2016|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> In November 2016 the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] announced that the site would close in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/565858/20161107_MOD_Better_Defence_Estate_FINAL.pdf|title=A Better Defence Estate|publisher=Ministry of Defence|date=November 2016 |accessdate=8 November 2016}}</ref>
In September 2016, it was announced that the barracks were to be sold by the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37287613|title=Ministry of Defence to sell 13 sites for 17,000 homes|work=BBC|date=6 September 2016|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> In November 2016, the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] announced that the site would close in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/565858/20161107_MOD_Better_Defence_Estate_FINAL.pdf|title=A Better Defence Estate|publisher=Ministry of Defence|date=November 2016 |accessdate=8 November 2016}}</ref> This was later extended to 2024,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forces.net/news/your-military-base-closing-read-full-list-sites-shutting|title=Is Your Military Base Closing? Read The Full List Of Sites Shutting|date=20 October 2020|publisher=Forces News|accessdate=20 October 2020}}</ref> and once more to 2028.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disposal-database-house-of-commons-report|title=Disposal database: House of Commons report|accessdate=26 November 2021}}</ref>

==Current units==
Current units based at the camp include:<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/mod-confirms-grantham-barracks-to-close-in-2020-and-reveals-where-army-units-will-go-1-7671491/|title=MoD confirms Grantham barracks to close in 2020 and reveals where Army units will go|publisher=Grantham Journal|date=9 November 2016|accessdate=24 February 2021}}</ref>
*Headquarters, [[102nd Logistic Brigade]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/flag-raised-at-grantham-barracks-to-mark-arrival-of-brigade-1-6883694/|title=Flag raised at Grantham barracks to mark arrival of brigade|publisher=Grantham Journal|date=3 August 2015|accessdate=24 February 2021}}</ref>
*[[167 Catering Support Regiment RLC|167 Catering Support Regiment]], [[Royal Logistic Corps]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cooks.org.uk/cookery/167-catering-support-regiment.php|title=167 Catering Support Regiment – Worshipful Company of Cooks|accessdate=24 February 2021}}</ref>
*294 (Grantham) Supply Squadron, [[159 Regiment RLC|159 Regiment]], Royal Logistic Corps<ref name ="reserve">{{cite web|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/what-we-offer/army-reserve-centres/midlands/grantham-belvoir-avenue|title=Prince William of Gloucester Barracks|accessdate=24 February 2021}}</ref>
*2 Operational Support Group, Royal Logistic Corps<ref name ="reserve"/>
*Home Headquarters, [[Royal Lancers]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contact Us |url=https://theroyallancers.org/contact-us/ |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=The Royal Lancers |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*[[Army Training Regiment Grantham]]


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:British Army bases]]
[[Category:Installations of the British Army]]
[[Category:Barracks in England]]
[[Category:Barracks in England]]

Latest revision as of 16:11, 27 September 2023

Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
Grantham
Entrance to Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is located in Lincolnshire
Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
Location within Lincolnshire
Coordinates52°53′56″N 00°36′47″W / 52.89889°N 0.61306°W / 52.89889; -0.61306
TypBarracks
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator British Army
Site history
Built1977
In use1977–present
Garrison information
OccupantsArmy Training Regiment Grantham

Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is a British Army installation near Grantham in Lincolnshire. It is set to close in 2028.

History

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The barracks were established on the site of the former RAF Spitalgate airbase in October 1976, as the new Central Volunteer Headquarters for the Royal Corps of Transport.[1] The barracks were formally named after Prince William of Gloucester at a ceremony held in March 1977, led by Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.[2] The Central Volunteer Headquarters were renamed the Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army Depot and Training Centre in 1979.[2] The facility provided centralised training for all volunteer members of the Royal Corps of Transport.[2] In 1982, the first holder of the new post of Commander Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army ('Commander RCT TA') moved into the barracks.[2] In the 1980s, the barracks also served as home to 54th Infantry Brigade.[3]

The barracks remain home to the Army Training Regiment (Grantham), which provides phase one training to Army Reserve recruits.[4]

Future

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In September 2016, it was announced that the barracks were to be sold by the Ministry of Defence.[5] In November 2016, the Ministry of Defence announced that the site would close in 2020.[6] This was later extended to 2024,[7] and once more to 2028.[8]

Current units

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Current units based at the camp include:[9]

References

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  1. ^ "CVHQ Grantham". Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d Sutton, D. J. (1998). Wait for the Waggon. Leo Cooper. p. 276. ISBN 978-0850526257.
  3. ^ "Grantham: Army Barracks". BBC. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Prince William of Gloucester Barracks" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  5. ^ "Ministry of Defence to sell 13 sites for 17,000 homes". BBC. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
  6. ^ "A Better Defence Estate" (PDF). Ministry of Defence. November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  7. ^ "Is Your Military Base Closing? Read The Full List Of Sites Shutting". Forces News. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Disposal database: House of Commons report". Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  9. ^ "MoD confirms Grantham barracks to close in 2020 and reveals where Army units will go". Grantham Journal. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Flag raised at Grantham barracks to mark arrival of brigade". Grantham Journal. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  11. ^ "167 Catering Support Regiment – Worshipful Company of Cooks". Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  12. ^ a b "Prince William of Gloucester Barracks". Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Contact Us". The Royal Lancers. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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