Napier of Magdala Battery
Napier of Magdala Battery is a former coastal artillery battery on the south-western cliffs of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, overlooking the Bay of Gibraltar. It also overlooks Rosia Bay from the north, as does Parson's Lodge Battery from the south. It contains one of two surviving Armstrong 100-ton guns.
| Napier of Magdala Battery | |
|---|---|
100-Ton Gun | |
| Part of Fortifications of Gibraltar | |
| Rosia Bay, Gibraltar | |
The 100-ton gun at Napier of Magdala Battery | |
Rear view of the 100-ton gun | |
Napier of Magdala Battery | |
| Coordinates | 36.1227°N 5.3541°W |
| Type | Coastal battery |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Gibraltar |
| Controlled by | Gibraltar |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built by | British Government |
| Events | Calpe Conference (2002) |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Royal Gibraltar Regiment |
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