Shorncliffe Army Camp
| Shorncliffe Army Camp | |
|---|---|
| Cheriton | |
Shorncliffe Army Camp | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Barracks |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | British Army |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 51°04′33″N 01°07′53″E / 51.07583°N 1.13139°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1794 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1794–Present |
Shorncliffe Army Camp is a British Army installation near Cheriton in Kent, established in 1794. The camp, described as "the birthplace of the modern British Army", previously consisted of Ross Barracks, Burgoyne Barracks, Somerset Barracks, Napier Barracks, Risborough Barracks and Sir John Moore Barracks, however, due to closures, the latter is all that remains in military use.