Tovey Battery

Tovey Battery was an artillery battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Governor’s Look-out and World War II Tunnels.

Governor’s Look-out

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Governor's Lookout Battery is one of the many artillery batteries in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, which served to protect it against its many sieges. It is located off Signal Station Road within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. Governor’s Look-out is situated 100 metres northeast of Tovey Battery.

World War II Tunnels

The tunnels of Gibraltar were constructed over the course of nearly 200 years, principally by the British Army. Within a land area of only 2.6 square miles, Gibraltar has around 34 miles of tunnels, nearly twice the length of its entire road network. World War II Tunnels is situated 180 metres northwest of Tovey Battery.

Princess Caroline’s Battery

Princess Caroline's Battery is an artillery battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is located at the northern end of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, at the junction of Willis's Road and Queen's Road. Princess Caroline’s Battery is situated 210 metres north of Tovey Battery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Moorish Castle and Ocean Village.

Moorish Castle

Neighborhood

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The Moorish Castle is the name given to a medieval fortification in Gibraltar comprising various buildings, gates, and fortified walls, with the dominant features being the Tower of Homage and the Gate House.

Ocean Village

Neighborhood

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Ocean Village is a mixed-use marina, residential, business, and leisure development in Gibraltar, in the North end of the Iberian peninsula. The project features 316 residential apartments, over 250 marina berths and extensive business accommodation.