Seaforth Barracks

For the barracks in Dingwall, Scotland, see Ferry Road drill hall, Dingwall.

Seaforth Barracks was a military installation at Seaforth in Merseyside.

Seaforth Barracks
Seaforth, Merseyside
Seaforth Barracks
Site information
Type	Barracks
Operator	British Army
Location
Seaforth Barracks Location within Merseyside
Coordinates	53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W
Site history
Built	1882
Built for	War Office
In use	1882-1958
Garrison information
Occupants	King's Regiment (Liverpool)

History

The barracks were originally built as cavalry accommodation and were completed in 1882.^[1] Units of the Royal Garrison Artillery and Royal Field Artillery were also based there in the late 19th century.^[2] The barracks became the depot of the King's Regiment (Liverpool) in 1910 and were a major recruiting centre for Liverpool troops during First World War.^[2] The barracks closed and the site was made available for residential development in 1958.^[2]