Connaught Battery
Canada /
Nova Scotia /
Halifax /
World
/ Canada
/ Nova Scotia
/ Halifax
World / Canada / Nova Scotia / Halifax
park, military, place with historical importance, fortification, interesting place
Part of the Halifax Defense Complex, it was built in 1910 and comprised three gun emplacements for 4.7-inch quick-firing (QF) guns. There are rumoured tunnels in area. Parts of the area are still used by Department of National Defence but most of it is public park.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 44°36'18"N 63°33'38"W
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