Castle Batteries

Castle Batteries are a series of artillery batteries that are part of the Northern Defences of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. The batteries descend from the Moorish Castle to end at the sixth and seven batteries which are known as Crutchett's Batteries.

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Type: Fort
Description: series of artillery batteries in Gibraltar
Also known as: “Crutchett’s Batteries”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Moorish Castle and Landport.

Moorish Castle

Castle

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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. Moorish Castle is situated 130 metres southeast of Castle Batteries.

Landport

City gate

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The Landport is a gate into the territory of Gibraltar. It was originally the only entrance to the fortification from the land and so was heavily fortified and guarded.

Couvreport Battery

Fort

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Couvreport Battery is an artillery battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ocean Village and Coaling Island.

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.

Coaling Island

Locality

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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.