HMS Sherwood (shore establishment)
52°54′35.4″N 1°15′22.8″W / 52.909833°N 1.256333°W
Foresters House, pictured in 2008
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History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Sherwood |
Status | Active |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Stone frigate |
HMS Sherwood is a
Previous units
The establishment shares its name with HMS Sherwood, the former
Chalfont Drive
The Nottingham Royal Naval Reserve unit moved to Chalfont Drive,
Chetwynd Barracks
HMS Sherwood relocated to Foresters House, Chilwell (part of Chetwynd Barracks) in 2014.[4][2] The barracks was one identified, in 2016, for closure by 2020.[4] In 2019 the proposals were put on hold until 2024.[5]
HMS Sherwood remains active on the site, which is located more than 50 miles (80 km) from the coast; it is the only RNR establishment in the East Midlands.
References
- ^ "Rodgers IV (Destroyer No. 254)". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. Navy Department, Naval History and Heritage Command. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "HMS Sherwood – Nottingham". Royal Navy. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Military bases to close in reservist shake up". ITV News. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ a b Pritchard, Jon (24 March 2016). "Chetwynd Barracks facing closure under Government defence review". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ Jarram, Matt (1 March 2019). "Plans to transform Chetwynd Barracks put on hold for another three years". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ a b "HMS Sherwood 'Freedom of the City of Nottingham' Parade". West Bridgford Wire. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Army Reserve Centre Foresters House". British Army. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ Cooper, Ben (2 June 2018). "HMS Sherwood honoured with freedom of the city of Nottingham". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 25 May 2021.