of the islands" to be prepared - by forming a militia - for possible war with France. The militia defended the island against several pirate raids, and in 1549 against a French invasion attempt. The militia played a role in the Battle of Jersey, for which its actions gained it the 'Royal' title. Current organisation The current organisation of the regiment is as follows: Regimental Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, at Monmouth Castle 100 (Militia) Field Squadron, at Chapman House, Cwmbran 1 Troop, at Artillery Grounds, Bristol Cardiff Troop 108 (Welsh) Field Squadron (Militia), at John Chard VC House, Swansea 225 (City of Birmingham) Field Squadron (Militia), at Gundolph House, Oldbury 1 Troop, at Baskeyfield House, Stoke-on-Trent 2 Troop, in Cannock Jersey Field Squadron (Royal Militia of the Island of Jersey), in Saint Helier, Jersey Guernsey Troop, at Saint Peter Port, Guernsey Regimental museum The regimental museum of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers is in Monmouth Castle. Notable Officers Jules Hudson, television producer and presenter, best known for presenting the BBC series Escape to the Country. Order of precedence References External links Regimental/Museum/Trust & Dining Club site Official site Regimental Museum Royal Engineers Museum - Militia, Volunteers and Territorials (1757–1979) 1539 establishments in England History of Monmouthshire Regiments of the Royal Engineers Military units and formations in Monmouthshire Military units and formations in Wales Monmouthshire Monmouthshire Monmouth, Wales Military units and formations established in the 16th century 16th-century establishments in Wales