Princess Royal's Battery, Military fortification in Gibraltar, United Kingdom.
Princess Royal's Battery stands on Willis's Plateau at the northern section of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, offering defensive positions over sea approaches.
Originally named Willis' Battery in 1705, it received its current name after Charlotte, the eldest daughter of King George III in the late 18th century.
The battery represents the evolution of British military engineering, incorporating architectural elements specific to coastal artillery fortifications of the 18th century.
Visitors can explore the battery's underground chambers, ammunition storage areas, and shell hoists through guided tours of Gibraltar's northern defenses.
The battery used Lieutenant George Koehler's depressing gun-carriage in 1782, enabling cannons to fire downward at enemy positions during the Great Siege.
Location: Gibraltar
Inception: 1705
GPS coordinates: 36.14618,-5.34617
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:39
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