Gate to Militia Barracks
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Gate to Militia Barracks
Image: © John M Taken: 18 Jul 2018
In 1853 the Durham Militia raised in 1759 by the Earl of Darlington was split into North and South Battalions with the South here in Barnard Castle. With reforms in 1881 this became the 4th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Changes in 1908 changed this to a reserve battalion. Manned by former regulars the Battalion saw service in the Boer War and Home Service in the Great War. The barracks closed in 1930.
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Image Location
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54.542205
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-1.91851