{{Short description|British Army barracks in Rutland, England}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox military installation | name = Kendrew Barracks | native_name = | partof = | location = Located near Cottesmore in Rutland | image = RAF Cottesmore - geograph.org.uk - 576309.jpg | caption = The site in 2007, when it was RAF Cottesmore | map_type = Rutland | map_size = | map_alt = | map_caption = Shown with Rutland | type = Barracks | coordinates = {{Coord|52|43|46|N|000|39|5|W|region:GB-RUT_type:landmark|display=inline,title}} | code = | built = {{Start date|1938}} (as RAF Cottesmore) | builder = | materials = | height = | used = 2012 – present | demolished = | condition = Operational | ownership = Ministry of Defence | open_to_public = | controlledby = {{army|United Kingdom}} | garrison = | current_commander = Lt Col Christian Hughes | commanders = | occupants = 1st & 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment<br />7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team | battles = | events = | image2 = | caption2 = }} '''Kendrew Barracks''' is a British Army barracks located {{Convert|1.1|mi}} north east of Cottesmore, Rutland, England. The barracks opened in 2012, at the site of former RAF Cottesmore.
==History==
=== RAF Cottesmore === {{For|the pre 2012 use of this facility|RAF Cottesmore}}
RAF Cottesmore opened in 1938 and operated until 2012. It was home to both the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces during its lifetime. Cottesmore was the home of the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment which trained Panavia Tornado crews, and was the last operational home of the British Aerospace Harrier II.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11996936|title=Harrier jump jets make final flight from RAF Cottesmore|date=15 December 2010|publisher=BBC|accessdate=16 September 2017}}</ref>
=== Transfer to British Army === In July 2011, Defence Secretary Liam Fox announced that Cottesmore would house the British Army's East of England Multi-Role Brigade.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-14194581 "Cottesmore saved by plan to host new Army brigade" BBC News 18 July 2011]</ref> The Army took over the site in April 2012 and Kendrew Barracks was officially opened in October 2012 by the Duke of Gloucester.<ref name="RTopen" /> The new barracks were named after Major General Sir Douglas Kendrew.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/cottesmore-army-base-named-as-kendrew-barracks-1-3764850 |title="Cottesmore Army base named as Kendrew Barracks" ''Stamford Mercury'', 23 April 2012 |access-date=2 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020062615/http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/cottesmore-army-base-named-as-kendrew-barracks-1-3764850 |archive-date=20 October 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> left|thumb|Sign at the entrance to Kendrew Barracks The barracks became home to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment, which moved from Dhekelia Garrison, Cyprus in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Alan |date=2017-07-08 |title=Poachers' rapid deployment force role in trouble hot spots |url=http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/poachers-gear-up-rapid-deployment-182655 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=LeicestershireLive |language=en}}</ref> A second regiment, 7 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, moved to the base in June 2013.<ref name="RTopen">{{cite news|title=Duke officially opens Kendrew Barracks|url=http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/duke-officially-opens-kendrew-barracks-1-4353536|accessdate=2 January 2013|newspaper=Rutland Times|date=10 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227092829/http://www.rutland-times.co.uk/news/local/duke-officially-opens-kendrew-barracks-1-4353536|archive-date=27 December 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
From 2017 to 2019, the barracks was home to 2nd Battalion, Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/princess-waless-royal-regiment-proudly-232590|title=Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment proudly holds 57 Victoria Crosses - and they're moving to Rutland|date=25 July 2017|publisher=Leicester Mercury|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref>
As of 1 November 2018, there were 1,127 troops assigned to the units based at the barracks.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2018-11-22/194616|title=Army:Written question - 194616|last=Lancaster|first=Mark|date=29 November 2018|website=UK Parliament|language=en|access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref>
On completion of their Cyprus tour in 2023, the 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment (known as the Vikings) moved to the barracks to join the 2nd Battalion (known as the Poachers), which will remain at Kendrew Barracks. In the future, the Royal Anglian Regiment will no longer participate directly in Cyprus rotations, and therefore will be based at Kendrew Barracks for the foreseeable future.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Latter |first=Mick |date=2021-11-30 |title=Royal Anglian Regiment |url=https://www.royalanglianregiment.com/news/future-soldier-annoucement-colonel-of-the-royal-anglian-regiment/ |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Future == Work to construct new facilities for the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps is expected to be completed in December 2025. The regiment will relocate from St George's Barracks, North Luffenham, which is expected to close in 2026. Eleven new buildings are to be constructed, with four being refurbished or retrofitted, providing 173 kennels for permanent, isolation and quarantine requirements. The £61 million project also includes a veterinary centre and training facilities, squadron offices, stores, gym and the repurposing of hanger B as a regimental headquarters and quartermaster stores.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 July 2024 |title=Working dogs’ regiment to relocate as contract awarded for refurbishment of Kendrew Barracks |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/working-dogs-regiment-to-relocate-as-contract-awarded-for-refurbishment-of-kendrew-barracks |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=GOV.UK |publisher=Defence Infrastructure Organisation |language=en}}</ref>
== Based units == The following notable units are based at Kendrew Barracks.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps/7-regiment-rlc/|title=7 Regiment RLC|website=British Army|language=en-GB|access-date=30 November 2018}}</ref>
=== British Army === * Queen's Division ** 1st Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment ** 2nd Battalion, Royal Anglian Regiment <br> * 7th Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team * Headquarters Centre
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/infantry/royal-anglian-regiment/ Royal Anglian Regiment] *[https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-logistic-corps/rlc-regular-units/7-regiment-rlc/ 7 Regiment, Royal Logistics Corps]
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