Sandwich Point Battery
Canada /
Nova Scotia /
Halifax /
World
/ Canada
/ Nova Scotia
/ Halifax
World / Canada / Nova Scotia / Halifax
military, place with historical importance, fortification, artillery battery, interesting place
Part of the Halifax Defence Complex, it was built around start of World War 1 and originally had two 9.2-inch breech loading guns, and two 6-inch breech loading guns. During World War 2 the two 6-inch guns were retained. The battery was controlled from York Redoubt.
The property is still owned by Department of National Defence and off-limits to the public.
The property is still owned by Department of National Defence and off-limits to the public.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 44°35'15"N 63°33'1"W
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