Cwrt y Gollen
Cwrt y Gollen ("Hazel Court") was a British Army training base, 2 miles (3 km) south-east of Crickhowell and just north of the A40 road and the River Usk, in southeastern Powys, Wales.
| Cwrt y Gollen | |
|---|---|
| Crickhowell | |
 Cadet Training Centre - Cwrt y Gollen | |
  Cwrt y Gollen Location within Powys | |
| Coordinates | 51°50′44″N 03°06′48″W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1963 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1963–1984 |
History
Cwrt y Gollen became the regional centre for infantry training as the Welsh Brigade Depot in 1963.[1] It was announced in 1984 that the depot would close in the interests of economy.[2]
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References
- "Welsh Infantry Brigade Depot". 8 May 1958. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- "Cwrt-y-Gollen Camp, Crickhowell". 29 January 1987. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
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