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Beachley Barracks is a British Army base at Beachley Point in Gloucestershire, near Chepstow, between the Rivers Severn and Wye. The site became an Army technical and apprentice training establishment in 1924, later known as the Army Apprentices College, which operated there until 1994. It remains a military installation and is the home of 1st Battalion, The Rifles, while its apprentice-school history makes it relevant to military and local-history research.
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Where is Beachley Barracks?
Beachley Barracks is at Beachley Point in Gloucestershire, near Chepstow. The site lies between the Rivers Severn and Wye.
What was Beachley Barracks used for in 1924?
In 1924, Beachley became an Army technical and apprentice training establishment. It was later known as the Army Apprentices College.
What was the Army Apprentices College at Beachley?
The Army Apprentices College was a military training establishment at Beachley Barracks. It provided technical and apprentice training before the college eventually ceased operating at the site.
Is Beachley Barracks near Wales?
Yes. The barracks is near Chepstow, close to the border area between Gloucestershire and Wales, and sits between the Severn and Wye rivers.
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