Jones‘ Battery

Jones‘ Battery is a fort in Gibraltar. Jones‘ Battery is situated nearby to the city gate Gatehouse, as well as near the health club E-Fit Gibraltar.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Moorish Castle and Great Synagogue.

Moorish Castle

Castle

Photo: James Cridland, CC BY 2.0.

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. Moorish Castle is situated 180 metres northeast of Jones‘ Battery.

Great Synagogue

Synagogue

Photo: Bjørn, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Great Synagogue of Gibraltar, also known as Kahal Kadosh Sha'ar HaShamayim, is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Great Synagogue is situated 150 metres south of Jones‘ Battery.

Gibraltar City Hall

Town hall

Photo: Oltau, CC BY 3.0.

The Gibraltar City Hall is the former city hall for Gibraltar, centrally located within the city at the west end of John Mackintosh Square. It is the office of the Mayor of Gibraltar and since 2023 has been the location of the Registry of Marriages. Gibraltar City Hall is situated 340 metres southwest of Jones‘ Battery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ocean Village and Coaling Island.

Ocean Village

Neighborhood

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Coaling Island

Locality

Photo: Mrjohncummings, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Coaling Island is an area of reclaimed land in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is located at the centre of the western end of Gibraltar Harbour as one of its industrial zones.