The Hyde Close drill hall is a former military installation in Winchester. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
| Hyde Close drill hall | |
|---|---|
| Winchester | |
 Hyde Close drill hall | |
  Hyde Close drill hall Location within Winchester | |
| Coordinates | 51°04′05″N 1°18′58″W / 51.06800°N 1.31598°W |
| Type | Drill hall |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1795 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1795 – 1920 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Premises Occupied by Richardson and Starling Ltd |
| Designated | 14 January 1974 |
| Reference no. | 1172828 |
History edit
The building was designed by Sir John Soane and completed in 1795.[2] After a period as a school operating under the leadership of the Reverend Charles Richards,[1] and then as a local headquarters for the Salvation Army,[3] it became the headquarters of the Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry (Carabiniers) in the late 19th century.[2] The regiment was mobilised at the drill hall in August 1914 before being deployed to the Western Front.[4] After the regiment converted to an artillery unit, the hall was decommissioned and converted for retail use. It is currently used as a carpet showroom.[2][5]
References edit
- ^ a b "Premises Occupied by Richardson and Starling Ltd". British listed buildings. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Winchester". The Drill Hall Project. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "The drawings of Sir John Soane". Sir John Soane's collections. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers)". The Long, Long Trail. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ "Contact or Visit Hyde Close Carpets". Hyde Close Carpets. Retrieved 25 December 2017.