The barracks were built as a training base for the Royal Artillery and were completed in 1861.

[2] Between the wars units of the Royal Corps of Signals were based at the barracks.

[3] In April 1940, during the Second World War, five German airmen who had been rescued after their aircraft had been shot down were held at the barracks.

[4] The barracks were decommissioned in January 1992 and demolished in December 1993.

[5] A housing estate, waterpark and hotel now occupy most of the site.