Dare Wilson Barracks, Hexham

Name: Dare Wilson Barracks
Address: Hexham, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Hexham

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Dare Wilson Barracks, is a military installation in Hexham, Northumberland. The building is named after Major General Dare Wilson who was commissioned into the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers and commanded 22 Special Air Service Regiment in the early 1960s. ()

Built: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 54°58'10"N, 2°6'32"W

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Hexham United Kingdom

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Dare Wilson Barracks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hexham Racecourse, Hexham Abbey, Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham Bridge.

1.4 miSW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Hexham Racecourse, Hexham
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~1170 ftE
Historical place, Church, Gothic architecture
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~1990 ftE
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham
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0.8 miNE
Bridge
Hexham Bridge, Hexham
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1.2 miNW
Bridge
Constantius Bridge
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0.7 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Queen Elizabeth High School Rowing Club, Hexham
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