Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ebrington Barracks
In or near Derry.
Ebrington Barracks in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ebrington Barracks is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Ebrington Barracks is home to the Battle of the Atlantic memorial, which features a bronze statue of a sailor. The memorial commemorates those from all nations who lost their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II.
From the Wikipedia article
Ebrington Barracks was a military installation on the east bank of the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The present barracks, named after Hugh Fortescue, Viscount Ebrington (later Earl Fortescue), were built on the site in 1841.
Description
During the Troubles the barracks were the base of 8 Infantry Brigade. In March 1973 the Provisional IRA bombed the compound causing damage but no injuries. On the 11 January 1974 the Official Irish Republican Army killed two civilians who worked as contractors for the British Army when they exploded a bomb under their car as they left the barracks. On 14 December 1993: two soldiers were wounded by a trip wire bomb blast in a fence at a railway bordering the facilities.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9985, -7.3117
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT47 6FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Established
- 1841
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q18391854 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ebrington Barracks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ebrington Barracks?
- Ebrington Barracks is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT47 6FA).
- What is Ebrington Barracks?
- Ebrington Barracks in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ebrington Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT47 6FA.
- When was Ebrington Barracks built?
- Built or established in 1841.
- Who owns Ebrington Barracks?
- Ebrington Barracks is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- Is Ebrington Barracks free to visit?
- Yes, Ebrington Barracks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ebrington Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT47 6FA.