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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1797-1905, 1906-Present) - A military barracks established in 1797 adjacent to the [[Halifax Citadel]] in present day Halifax | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1797-1905, 1906-Present) - A military barracks established in 1797 adjacent to the [[Halifax Citadel]] in present day Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abandoned by the British in 1905 and taken over by Canadian forces. Renamed [[Nelson Barracks]] and [[HMCS Stadacona]]. | ||
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|colspan="2"|[[File:Wellington Barracks Cmd Off Qtrs - 1.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Wellington Barracks 1805 Commanding Officer's Quarters]] | |colspan="2"|[[File:Wellington Barracks Cmd Off Qtrs - 1.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Wellington Barracks 1805 Commanding Officer's Quarters]] | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Constructed as a garrison for the adjoining [[Halifax Citadel]] complex and expanded over the years to include the remaining Commanding Officer's Quarters (1805), Officer's Mess (1814), Cambridge Military Library (1886), Married Officer's Quarters (1901) and Warrant Officer's Quarters (1903). | Constructed as a garrison for the adjoining [[Halifax Citadel]] complex and expanded over the years to include the remaining Commanding Officer's Quarters (1805), Officer's Mess (1814), Cambridge Military Library (1886), Married Officer's Quarters (1901) and Warrant Officer's Quarters (1903). | ||
[[File:Wellington Barracks Off Mess.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wellington Barracks 1814 Officer's Mess]] | [[File:Wellington Barracks Off Mess.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wellington Barracks 1814 Officer's Mess]] | ||
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With the departure of the last British garrison in 1905, well after Canadian Confederation, the Royal Canadian Navy took over the post and renamed it [[Nelson Barracks]]. It was later renamed [[HMCS Stadacona]]. | With the departure of the last British garrison in 1905, well after Canadian Confederation, the Royal Canadian Navy took over the post and renamed it [[Nelson Barracks]]. It was later renamed [[HMCS Stadacona]]. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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[[File:Wellington Barracks Mil Library - 1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wellington Barracks 1886 Cambridge Military Library]] | [[File:Wellington Barracks Mil Library - 1.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Wellington Barracks 1886 Cambridge Military Library]] | ||
Active military installation in Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. On the grounds are five historic buildings and eleven mounted historic artillery pieces. Inside access may be restricted but the buildings and the historic artillery pieces may be viewed through the fence. The artillery collection includes a 9-inch Armstrong gun unearthed at the [[Halifax Armoury]] during excavation of the Armoury foundation. Home to the Cambridge Military Library, founded in 1817 and moved to the post in 1886. | Active military installation in Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. On the grounds are five historic buildings and eleven mounted historic artillery pieces. Inside access may be restricted but the buildings and the historic artillery pieces may be viewed through the fence. The artillery collection includes a 9-inch Armstrong gun unearthed at the [[Halifax Armoury]] during excavation of the Armoury foundation. Home to the Cambridge Military Library, founded in 1817 and moved to the post in 1886. | ||
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(1797-1905, 1906-Present) | (1797-1905, 1906-Present) | ||
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'''Location:''' | '''Location:''' Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | ||
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* Elevation: .....' | * Elevation: .....' | ||
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'''See Also:''' | |||
* [[Royal Artillery Park]] | |||
* [[Halifax Citadel]] | |||
'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
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'''Links:''' | '''Links:''' | ||
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/Canada/ns2.html North American Forts - Wellington Barracks] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/Canada/ns2.html North American Forts - Wellington Barracks] | ||
{{Visited| | {{Visited|No}} | ||
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[[Category:Nova Scotia Forts]] | [[Category:Nova Scotia Forts]] | ||
[[Category:Nova Scotia Halifax County]] | [[Category:Nova Scotia Halifax County]] | ||
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[[Category:Barracks]] | [[Category:Barracks]] | ||
[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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[[Category:Canadian Forts]] | [[Category:Canadian Forts]] | ||
[[Category:Harbor Defense of Halifax]] | [[Category:Harbor Defense of Halifax]] | ||
Revision as of 09:26, 2 December 2016
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-- Under Construction -- Wellington Barracks (1797-1905, 1906-Present) - A military barracks established in 1797 adjacent to the Halifax Citadel in present day Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abandoned by the British in 1905 and taken over by Canadian forces. Renamed Nelson Barracks and HMCS Stadacona. History
Current Status
See Also: Sources: Links: Visited: No
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