Cambridge Battery (Halifax)
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fortification, artillery battery, interesting place
Old British Fort, part of Halifax Defence Complex. Cambridge Battery was built during the 1860s and situated back from the Point Pleasant and Northwest Arm batteries along the shore. It was approved in 1862 and completed in 1868. Cambridge Battery itself was covered by the Prince of Wales Tower, further north in the Park.
The battery was named in honour of the Duke of Cambridge, who was the professional head of the army during much of Queen Victoria's reign.
The battery was disarmed by the time of the First World War. Found deep within Point Pleasant Park, Cambridge Battery is wearing away and slowly being reclaimed by the Park.
The battery was named in honour of the Duke of Cambridge, who was the professional head of the army during much of Queen Victoria's reign.
The battery was disarmed by the time of the First World War. Found deep within Point Pleasant Park, Cambridge Battery is wearing away and slowly being reclaimed by the Park.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 44°37'13"N 63°34'4"W
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