History in Structure

Officers' Mess, Raglan Barracks

A Grade II Listed Building in Allt-yr-Yn, Newport

We don't have any photos of this building yet. Why don't you be the first to send us one?

Upload Photo »

Approximate Location Map
Large Map »

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5947 / 51°35'40"N

Longitude: -3.0068 / 3°0'24"W

OS Eastings: 330356

OS Northings: 188904

OS Grid: ST303889

Mapcode National: GBR J5.BNF1

Mapcode Global: VH7BC.T5SV

Plus Code: 9C3RHXVV+V7

Entry Name: Officers' Mess, Raglan Barracks

Listing Date: 5 February 1993

Last Amended: 14 September 1999

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 3104

Building Class: Defence

ID on this website: 300003104

Location: Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport and is approached up Barrack Hill. This range is on the lowest part of the site at the SE corner; steps down from the barrack square

County: Newport

Community: Allt-yr-yn (Allt-yr-ynn)

Community: Allt-yr-Yn

Locality: Barrack Hill

Built-Up Area: Newport

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

Tagged with: Mess

Find accommodation in
Newport

History

The barracks was begun in 1843 and opened in 1845. The first phase of buildings, which included this range, was probably built by Colonel Ord, the Government Royal Engineer, and was designed to accommodate a cavalry regiment; it was also used by some infantry units and was variously known as Cavalry Barracks and Artillery Barracks. Renamed Raglan Barracks in 1963 when, following conversion, it became home to the Monmouthshire Territorial and Auxiliary Forces Association.

This range was built as the Hospital but is now used as the Officers Mess; the latter was originally in the range to SW of the main barrack block.

Exterior

Simple Classical 2 storey, 9 bay symmetrical range. Coursed rock-faced rubble masonry with freestone dressings including sill band and window and door surrounds; slate roof with wide boarded eaves. 12 pane sash windows, mostly unhorned; some with metal bars. Central panelled door with 3 pane overlight. 4 bay gable ends with similar detail; both are continued at rear for 1 bay. Coursed plain rubble rear to a 2 5_2 bay design, the outer bays of which are projected and given pediment treatment in a similar manner to that on the main barrack block; most windows to outer bays are blocked; modern central porch.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for its special interest as one of the original ranges in this well preserved example of a mid C19 military barracks.

External Links

External links are from the relevant listing authority and, where applicable, Wikidata. Wikidata IDs may be related buildings as well as this specific building. If you want to add or update a link, you will need to do so by editing the Wikidata entry.

Recommended Books

Other nearby listed buildings

  • II Sergeants' Mess, Raglan Barracks
    Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport and is approached up Barrack Hill. This building is at the southern corner of the barrack square, above and to the west of the Offic
  • II Armoury (including building and yard to right), Raglan Barracks
    Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport and is approached up Barrack Hill. This range is on the SE side of the barrack square directly opposite the main barrack range.
  • II Monmouth House, Raglan Barracks
    Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport and is approached up Barrack Hill. This building faces the lawned site of the former officers’ tennis court around which are situate
  • II Raglan House, Raglan Barracks
    Commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport, approached up Barrack Hill. Building faces lawned site of former officers’ tennis court around which are situated the officer’s houses; linked at right a
  • II Territorial Army Former Veterinary Hospital, Raglan Barracks
    Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport and is approached up Barrack Hill. This building is midway along the S facing side of the site and in part abuts the stone perimeter
  • II Usk House, Raglan Barracks
    Commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport, approached up Barrack Hill. Building faces lawned site of former officers’ tennis court around which are situated the officer’s houses; rubble boundary w
  • II Main Barrack Block (including Regimental HQ), Raglan Barracks
    Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport. Approached up Barrack Hill with main entrance to NE end of stone perimeter wall. The main barrack block is the largest original bu
  • II Range to SW of Main Barrack Block (including Cadet Training Centre), Raglan Barracks
    Raglan Barracks has a commanding hilltop site on N edge of Newport. This range is immediately to SW of the main barrack block at the SW corner of the barrack square; faces the lawned site of the form

BritishListedBuildings.co.uk is an independent online resource and is not associated with any government department. All government data published here is used under licence. Please do not contact BritishListedBuildings.co.uk for any queries related to any individual listed building, planning permission related to listed buildings or the listing process itself.

British Listed Buildings is a Good Stuff website.