The barracks were built in the Fortress Gothic Revival Style and completed between 1875 and 1876.

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

[2] The barracks became the depot for the two battalions of the 16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot.

[3] The barracks went on to be the depot for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment in 1919.

[4] The building was used as a convalescent centre during the Second World War.