Pontefract Barracks
Pontefract Barracks is a former military installation in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.
The derelict building was Purchased by Russell Baker and Katherine Stacey. The owners of the award winning property company Asquith Properties in 1997 and converted into serviced offices.History
The barracks were built in the Fortress Gothic Revival Style and were completed in 1879. Their creation took place as part of the Cardwell Reforms which encouraged the localisation of British military forces.
The barracks were intended as depot for the 51st Regiment of Foot and the 105th Regiment of Foot. Under the Childers Reforms these regiments amalgamated to form the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry with its depot at the barracks in 1881. The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry remained at the barracks until 1938 when they moved to Strensall Camp.
The barracks were also intended as depot for the 65th Regiment of Foot and the 84th Regiment of Foot. Under the Childers Reforms these regiments amalgamated to form the York and Lancaster Regiment with its depot at the barracks in 1881. The barracks were demoted to the status of out-station to the Yorkshire Brigade depot at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in 1958 and closed in 1963. The barracks were subsequently redeveloped by Asquith Properties into serviced offices.
