Vauxhall Barracks

Vauxhall Barracks is a British Army installation in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Vauxhall Barracks
Didcot
Vauxhall Barracks
Site information
Type	Barracks
Owner	Ministry of Defence
Operator	British Army
Location
Vauxhall Barracks Location within Oxfordshire
Coordinates	51°36′28″N 01°14′41″W
Site history
Built	1910s
Built for	War Office
In use	1910s-Present
Garrison information
Occupants	11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC

History

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]

Based units

The following notable units are based at Vauxhall Barracks.^[6][7]

Royal Logistic Corps

• 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment
  • Headquarters 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search Regiment
  • 421 Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search Squadron

Future

In November 2016, the Ministry of Defence announced that the site would close in 2028.^[8] This was later extended to 2034.^[9]