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Attractions The Keep Military Museum
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It houses the splendid collection of the participating regiments that make up the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. The Museum is fortunate to be located in such an historic and impressive building at an imposing position in Dorchester. Completed in 1879, it was designed to resemble a Norman Castle, and is built of Portland stone which gives it a white appearance. The Function of The Keep The Keep was originally the gatehouse for the Depot Barracks of the Dorsetshire Regiment as well as the County Armoury. It was completed in 1879, in time for the amalgamation of 39th and 54th Regiments of Foot who become the 1st and 2nd Battalions The Dorsetshire Regiment in 1881. The Depot Barracks were the administrative centre for the Dorsetshire Regiment and its centre for recruitment and training. The Depot carried out this function between 1879 and 1958 with only one break. This was during World War Two when the barracks was used by the 701st Ordnance Light Maintenance Company and the 1st Quartermaster Company of the American Armed Forces. Inside are artefacts, weapons, uniforms, medals and stories of the soldiers and their families and much more, displayed over three floors. Computer and digital presentation, realistic battle environments, together with exhibitions, tell the tales of courage humour and sacrifice of the soldiers and their families who have served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for over 300 years.
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The Museum is closed on Sundays throughout the year Phone
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'The Keep' is a fine building standing at the top of the town in 
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