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horse barracks in cardiff
« on: Tuesday 17 August 10 11:33 BST (UK) »
can anyone tell me where horse barracks, an address in cardiff in the 1850's, is? near which street, it is listed as the parish of 'st john the baptist'. thanks

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Re: horse barracks in cardiff
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 17 August 10 15:42 BST (UK) »
Hi
 St Johns is in the centre of the city. There is an army barracks bottom of Whitchurch Road (whitchurch Rd is not to be confused with the Village of Whitchurch) but you can access it from North Rd which  is the main road into cardiff from junction 32 M4 and A470 Merthyr/Pontypridd/Rhondda.
Just had a brain wave its called Maindy barracks.
Not sure if this really is of any help.
cheers cardiff ??? ::)
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Re: horse barracks in cardiff
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 18 August 10 03:25 BST (UK) »
very helpful, thanks

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Re: horse barracks in cardiff
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 21 September 10 13:26 BST (UK) »
The 1851 map of Cardiff shows 'Barrack Lane' running parallel to Charles Street. Charles Street still exists today. It would also have fallen within the boundary of St John the Baptist.
Although I cannot make out a barrack on the map, it would make sense that there was indeed a barrack there at some time. Glamorgan  Records Office would be able to assist you.

http://www.glamro.gov.uk/

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Update
I've just typed in 'Barrack Lane, Cardiff' on Google map and it still exists and shows you where it is.

Grant - St Mary Church, Cowbridge
Harford - Sutton Benger,  Keithley
Newberry / Newbury -  London, Chepstow, Cardiff
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