New Mole Battery

New Mole Battery
Part of Fortifications of Gibraltar
South Mole, Gibraltar Harbour in Gibraltar
Type Coastal artillery battery
Site information
Owner Government of Gibraltar
Open to
the public
No
Condition Poor
Site history
Built by UK Ministry of Defence

New Mole Battery was an artillery battery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.[1]

Description

The New Mole Battery is used by the Gibraltar Fire Brigade for practise. which has not assisted its condition. The nearby Alexandra Battery is said to be in good condition.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Fa, Darren; Finlayson, Clive (2006). The Fortifications of Gibraltar 1068-1945. Osprey Publishing. p. 57. ISBN 978-1-84603-016-1. Retrieved 4 April 2013.


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