| Back Lane drill hall | |
| Type: | Drill hall |
| Map Type: | Wales Powys |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Powys |
| Location: | Newtown, Powys |
| Coordinates: | 52.5163°N -3.3176°W |
| Built: | 1855 |
| Used: | 1855–1955 |
| Built For: | War Office |
The Back Lane drill hall is a former military installation in Newtown, Wales.
The building was designed as the headquarters of the 5th Volunteer Battalion, The South Wales Borderers and was completed in 1897.[1] This unit evolved to become the 7th Battalion, The Royal Welch Fusiliers in 1908.[2] The battalion was mobilised at the drill hall in August 1914 before being deployed to Gallipoli and ultimately to the Western Front.[3] After the Second World War, the battalion converted to become the 636th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery (Royal Welch) and then amalgamated with the 635th (Royal Welch) Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery to form the 446th (Royal Welch) Airborne Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery at Caernarfon Barracks in 1955.[2] The Back Lane drill hall was then decommissioned and was subsequently used for local community events including amateur dramatics.[4]