[1] Their creation took place as part of the Cardwell Reforms which encouraged the localisation of British military forces.

[11] The King's Shropshire Light Infantry museum was first established at Copthorne Barracks but moved to Shrewsbury Castle in 1985.

[14] The barracks also remains the home of two Army Reserve units, E Company, 8th Battalion, The Rifles and 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital, whose drill halls are within its perimeter.

[15] In November 2014, the Ministry of Defence declared the parts of the barracks left unused by the departure of the 143 Brigade surplus to requirements and officially put it up for sale.

[14] In July 2016 the Defence Infrastructure Organisation applied for planning permission to Shropshire Council to demolish 40 buildings at the barracks while retaining boundary walls, prior to sale.