Harding's Battery, Artillery battery at Europa Point, Gibraltar
The battery structure contains a sunken magazine beneath the gun platform, with specific chambers designed for ammunition storage and equipment maintenance.
Built in 1859, Harding's Battery received a 12.5-inch rifled muzzle loading gun by 1878, replacing the original 24-pounder cannons installed during construction.
The battery represents British military engineering of the Victorian period, demonstrating the technological advances in coastal defense systems during the 19th century.
Visitors access the battery through the restored magazine area, which functions as an interpretation center with displays about Gibraltar's military history.
The current 45-ton gun display combines an original barrel from Alexandra Battery with a carriage and platform manufactured in 2013.
Location: Gibraltar
Inception: 1859
GPS coordinates: 36.10961,-5.34626
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:06
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