Kilcatten House, Claudy, Co. Londonderry

During the Second World War, the grounds of Kilcatten House near Claudy, Co. Londonderry hosted United States Army GIs in a camp of military Nissen Huts.

Kilcatten House

9 Kilcatten Road

Claudy

Co. Londonderry

BT47 3SR

Northern Ireland

Kilcatten House was a fine 19th Century residence that once stood in the townland of Killaloo near Claudy, Co. Londonderry. Today only the demesne and a gate lodge remain with views of mountains and the wooded valley along the River Faughan.

American Forces

The following American forces were based in Kilcatten House, Co. Londonderry in 1944. The United States Army used the spelling 'Kilcotton' in their records.

Start Date End Date Unit
7th April 1944 19th April 1944 Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 67th Replacement Battalion

1946 Auction

At 1830hrs on 30th May 1946, a public auction took place at Kilcatten House. Owner Mr. John J. Evans Esquire placed the contents of the former military camp for sale.

Item Quantity Information
Nissen Hut 1 24' x 48'
Nissen Hut 1 16' x 48'
Nissen Huts 2 16' x 42'
Nissen Huts 21 16' x 36'
Nissen Huts 3 16' x 18'
Arctic Stoves
Boilers
Columbian Range
Domestic Boiler
Galvanised Cylinder and Piping
Steel Tank Approximately 5,000 Gallons
Galvanised Iron and Metal Piping With Brass Taps
Shower Fittings With Chrome Taps
Sentry Boxes 2
Movable Lavatory 1
Jaw Boxes
Wash Hand Basins
Valves and Fittings
Wash Benches 10
Electric Wire and Fittings
Shelving and Counters