Orange Bastion, Military fortification in Gibraltar, United Kingdom.
The Orange Bastion stands along the Line Wall Curtain, featuring thick stone walls and gun platforms designed to protect Gibraltar Harbour from naval attacks.
Named after William of Orange, the British military rebuilt this asymmetric fortification in the 1700s on the site of an earlier Spanish defensive position.
The bastion represents British military engineering with its characteristic features including retired flanks, orillons, and specialized gun emplacements for different historical periods.
Following extensive restoration between 2006 and 2008, visitors can examine two Victorian rifled muzzle loading guns protected by Gibraltar Shields on the bastion face.
During the Great Siege of Gibraltar, the structure transformed into a demi-bastion with 12-foot-thick parapets and specialized counterguards for enhanced protection.
Location: Gibraltar
GPS coordinates: 36.14346,-5.35450
Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:39
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