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RMB Chivenor

Royal Marines Barracks Chivenor is a British military base used primarily by 3 Commando Brigade. It is situated on the northern shore of the River Taw estuary, adjacent to the South West Coast Path, on the north coast of Devon, England. The nearest towns are Barnstaple and Braunton.

Address: Chivenor, Braunton, Barnstaple EX31 4AZ

Elevation: 8 m

Built: 1940

Garrison: Commando Logistic Regiment; 24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers; Volunteer Cadet Corps

Current commander: Lt Col R. Alderson RM

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