MOD Lyneham
Ministry of Defence Lyneham or MOD Lyneham is a Ministry of Defence site in Wiltshire, England, about 7 miles (11 km) north-east of Chippenham and 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Swindon. The site houses the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. Also here is Prince Philip Barracks, housing the regimental headquarters of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), 8 Training Battalion REME and the REME Museum.
| MOD Lyneham Prince Philip Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Lyneham, Wiltshire in England | |
The main entrance to MOD Lyneham | |
MOD Lyneham Location in Wiltshire | |
| Coordinates | 51°30′19″N 001°59′36″W |
| Type | British Army training establishment |
| Area | 494 hectares |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | British Army |
| Controlled by | Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers |
| Site history | |
| Built | 2015 |
| In use | 1939–2012 (Royal Air Force) 2015–present (British Army) |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering (DSEME) |
Previously, the site was RAF Lyneham which closed on 31 December 2012.
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