Copthorne Barracks

Copthorne Barracks is a military installation in Copthorne, Shropshire.

History
The barracks were built between 1877 and 1881 and initially included a hospital, married quarters, stabling and stores. It subsequently became the depot of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry who remained there until the regiment was amalgamated into The Light Infantry in 1968.

The King's Shropshire Light Infantry museum was originally established at Copthorne Barracks but moved to Shrewsbury Castle in 1985.

Copthorne Barracks were also home to 5th Infantry Division from 1995 until it was disbanded in 2012. It remains the administrative headquarters of the British Army's regional 143 (West Midlands) Brigade although the brigade will transfer to Donnington in Telford by 2015. It also remains the home of 4th Battalion the Mercian Regiment and 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital.