Dhekelia Cantonment Explained

Dhekelia Cantonment
Location:Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Cyprus
Coordinates:35.0174°N 33.7734°W
Image Alt:Dhekelia Cantonment in Cyprus
Type:Military base
Controlledby: British Forces Cyprus
Occupants:1st Battalion, The Rifles

Dhekelia Cantonment (el|Φρουρά Δεκέλειας, tr|Dikelya Kantonu), also simply named Dhekelia, is a military base in Akrotiri and Dhekelia, a British Overseas Territory on the island of Cyprus, administered as the Sovereign Base Areas. It is the larger of the two British military bases on the island, and it is also the location of Alexander Barracks, which is home to the 2nd Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.[1] In Autumn 2017, the 2nd Battalion Royal Anglian Regiment deployed to Dhekelia replacing 2nd Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.[2]

It forms a part of British Forces Cyprus.[3]

Dhekelia contains the village of Dasaki Achnas and a portion of the village Pergamos, and also includes several Cypriot enclaves including Xylotymbo, Ormidhia and Dhekelia Power Station. However, the cantonment expands out more northeast with a 90m wide narrow corridor, which leads to even more Dhekelian land which includes Ayios Nikolaos Station and a Green Line crossing point.[4]

The cantonment is also referred to as the Eastern Sovereign Base Area prior to its location to Akrotiri.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 PWRR. Ministry of Defence. 26 September 2015.
  2. Web site: Poachers gear up for rapid deployment force role in Middle East and North Africa. 9 July 2017. Leicester Mercury. 19 October 2017.
  3. Web site: British forces overseas posting: Dhekelia, Cyprus. Ministry of Defence. 26 September 2015.
  4. Book: Cyprus Country Study Guide Volume 1 Strategic Information and Developments. 2003. International Business Publications. 9780739762912. 29 November 2019.
  5. Web site: Dhekelia - The World Factbook . 2024-11-23 . www.cia.gov.