Batería de Urrutia

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Batería de Urrutia, Military fortress in San Fernando, Spain

The Batería de Urrutia stands as a defensive fortification built to protect the southern entrance of the Islote de Sancti Petri along the coast.

During the Napoleonic invasion, this battery played a key role in preventing French troops from advancing through the Sancti Petri channel in the early 1800s.

The structure represents Spanish military engineering practices and forms part of the Places of Courts and Constitution of 1812 historical collection.

Located at coordinates 36.398905, -6.212309, visitors can observe remaining pillars and walls that formed the original perimeter of the fortification.

Between this battery and San Genís Battery, a boat bridge allowed Spanish and English troops to cross toward Chiclana to fight against French forces.

Location: San Fernando

Part of: Lugares de las Cortes y la Constitución de 1812

Address: Playa Punta del Boquerón

GPS coordinates: 36.39890,-6.21231

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:47

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