Cape D'Aguilar Battery, Artillery battery in Southern District, Hong Kong.
Cape D'Aguilar Battery is a coastal fortification in the Southern District positioned on a hillside overlooking the southeastern waters of Hong Kong Island. The site contains remains of gun positions and observation areas that once housed defensive equipment.
The battery was built as part of Hong Kong's coastal defense system during the British colonial period. In December 1941, it became a key defensive position during the military conflict with Japanese forces.
This fortification represents how Hong Kong organized its coastal defense during the colonial period. The location shows visitors where soldiers once stood guard over the waters approaching the island.
Visitors access the battery through narrow paths that branch off from Cape D'Aguilar Road and climb upward. Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain is steep and uneven in several sections.
The site witnessed intense combat that resulted in severe casualties among the defending personnel in less than a day. This human cost of defense is often overlooked by visitors today.
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