Queen Charlotte's Battery, artillery battery in Gibraltar
Queen Charlotte's Battery is a fortification dating to 1727 located at the eastern corner of the Moorish Castle in Gibraltar. It features sturdy stone walls and original cannons still in place, with clear views across the strait toward the coasts of Spain and Morocco.
The battery was built in 1727 to protect Gibraltar's harbor and interior and formed part of an 18th-century defense system. Its elevated position allowed soldiers to monitor the sea more effectively and fire on ships with greater range and accuracy.
The battery is named after Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III, reflecting the royal connections to Gibraltar's military defenses at that time. Visitors can stand where soldiers once kept watch over the strait and imagine their daily duty protecting this strategic location.
The site is open to the public with free access to walk around the stone walls and view the cannons up close. Visit on clear days for the best views of the strait and surrounding waters.
The battery was positioned as a retired location, deliberately set back from the main harbor line to make it less vulnerable to enemy fire. This defensive strategy allowed it to provide coverage while remaining difficult for attackers to reach.
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