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Title: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: sueCsuds on Wednesday 30 May 12 18:59 BST (UK)

Hi,

Does anyone know where St Nicholas Barracks,Lincoln was, (1881 Census) it housed the 30 Brigade Depot at the time.

I first thought it was where Lincolnshire Life is, but having been and asked, it's not. I was told by them it may have been somewhere near St Nicholas Church, ive looked on google and the only thing i can see that looks anything like is the Cadet Centre! (that looks as tho it's closed now) on Newport Road.

Any help most appreciated.

Sue

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: Geoff-E on Wednesday 30 May 12 19:54 BST (UK)

Hi Sue :)

Yes, the place on Newport was a Drill Hall and had a parade ground in more recent times but doesn't appear on old maps.

The Lincoln Barracks (built 1871) was this one http://www.heritageconnectlincoln.com/lara-raz/the-sobraon-barracks/803

Finding it on old maps shows it was in the parish of St Nicholas - choose map on right  - here http://www.old-maps.co.uk/maps.html?coords=497000,373200

StreetView http://tinyurl.com/7ou4qqy

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: sueCsuds on Wednesday 30 May 12 21:18 BST (UK)

Thanks very much Geoff,

So are you saying Lincoln Barracks and Sobraon Barracks are the same place?

The chap im doing was in the 10th Reg.and on the plaque of "Sobraon Barracks" that's what it says.(thank's)

Also thank's for putting me straight about St Nicholas parish.

Sue

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: Geoff-E on Wednesday 30 May 12 21:34 BST (UK)

Quote from: sueCsuds on Wednesday 30 May 12 21:18 BST (UK)

So are you saying Lincoln Barracks and Sobraon Barracks are the same place?

Same location, so yes. :)

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: sueCsuds on Wednesday 30 May 12 21:38 BST (UK)

That's Great.
Thank's Geoff.
Sue

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: nicknickson on Sunday 05 August 12 23:09 BST (UK)

If this was the cadet centre in Newport near the Lark pub, the centre was home to 16 independant parachute company, formerly part of 15 Para, then 4 Para from around 1984 till they moved to Triumph Road Nottingham around 1993.
I joined 16 company here in 1983.
I last visited here in 2008 on an ACF instructors course to use the indoor range.
There were still evidence of the Parachute regiment previous occupation in the fan tower in the main hall and paint scheme which must have been from when they last paraded here.
I understand it has now been demolished and built on.

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: Geoff-E on Monday 06 August 12 08:09 BST (UK)

Quote from: nicknickson on Sunday 05 August 12 23:09 BST (UK)

I understand it has now been demolished and built on.

Hi nicknickson, welcome to RootsChat :)

It survives on Google maps though http://tinyurl.com/dyx946g

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: a-l on Monday 19 May 14 14:01 BST (UK)

Hi nicknickson, the cadet centre building at Newport is still there. However, it's now a block of " luxury" retirement flats.                                                                                    Sue

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: sueCsuds on Sunday 25 May 14 23:13 BST (UK)

Thank you very much
Sue

Title: Re: St Nicholas Barracks, Lincoln
Post by: a-l on Friday 06 June 14 13:21 BST (UK)

I have been past there this morning and took a photo. If anyone would like it pm your email address please as I can't post photos on here.                                             Sue