Maindy Barracks opened in 1877. Their creation took place as part of the
Cardwell Reforms which encouraged the localisation of British military forces. The barracks became the
depot for the
41st (Welch) Regiment of Foot and the
69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot. Following the
Childers Reforms, the 41st and 69th regiments amalgamated to form the
Welch Regiment with its depot in the barracks in 1881. the
Welch Regiment War Memorial unveiled there in 1924 was designed by
Sir Edwin Lutyens. The barracks were again used by the United States Army during
Second World War. The barracks became occupied by the newly formed
Royal Regiment of Wales from 1969 ==Based units==