Georges Head Battery, Military fortification in New South Wales, Australia
Georges Head Battery contains gun emplacements, barracks, and defense structures positioned along the cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbour entrance.
The battery was established in 1873 as part of Sydney's coastal defense system, featuring four 80-pounder rifled muzzle-loading guns and two 68-pounder guns.
The site represents colonial military architecture and defense strategies, demonstrating the British influence on Australian coastal fortification development in the 19th century.
Visitors can access the battery grounds through marked walking trails, with informational signs explaining the function of different military structures throughout the complex.
The facility included an underwater mine firing station established in 1888, operated by miners who controlled detonations to protect Sydney Harbour from enemy vessels.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: 1873
GPS coordinates: -33.83650,151.25800
Latest update: March 12, 2025 16:46
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