Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Victoria Barracks, Belfast
In or near Belfast.
Victoria Barracks, Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- York Street · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Victoria Barracks, Belfast 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
Victoria Barracks in Belfast is a site dedicated to the memory of the victims of the McGurk’s Bar Massacre that occurred on December 4, 1971. It serves as a platform for the families of the victims to campaign for truth and justice regarding the events surrounding the massacre.
From the Wikipedia article
Victoria Barracks was a military installation in New Lodge, Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The barracks were completed just before the Irish Rebellion in 1798. In 1873 a system of recruiting areas based on counties was instituted under the Cardwell Reforms and the barracks became the depot for the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot and the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot. Following the Childers Reforms, the 83rd and 86th regiments amalgamated to form the Royal Irish Rifles with its depot in the barracks in 1881. The barracks were bombed and badly damaged by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War and fell into a complete state of disrepair in the 1950s before being finally demolished in the early 1960s. Some of the officers’ houses are still in use as private…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6100, -5.9320
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT15 2ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast North
- Established
- 1798
- Nearest railway station
- York Street — 0.6 km
- Official site
- mcgurksbar.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q22083763 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Victoria Barracks, Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Victoria Barracks, Belfast?
- Victoria Barracks, Belfast is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT15 2ET).
- What is Victoria Barracks, Belfast?
- Victoria Barracks, Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Victoria Barracks, Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT15 2ET.
- When was Victoria Barracks, Belfast built?
- Built or established in 1798.
- Who owns Victoria Barracks, Belfast?
- Victoria Barracks, Belfast is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- Is Victoria Barracks, Belfast free to visit?
- Yes, Victoria Barracks, Belfast is free to enter.
- How do I get to Victoria Barracks, Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is York Street, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT15 2ET.