Southport Gates - Gibraltar
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 36° 08.092 W 005° 21.167
30S E 288292 N 4001471
The Southport Gates are three city gates in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.
Waymark Code: WMPJG1
Location: Gibraltar
Date Posted: 09/08/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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"The emperor Charles V ordered the building of a great defensive wall in 1552. The arms over the original gate, which led to a drawbridge, include those of Spain and Gibraltar, while the second gate, opened in 1883, bears those of Britain, Gibraltar and Sir John Adye, then Governor"



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Type of Historic Marker: Palque at Southport Gates

Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Gibraltar

Age/Event Date: 01/01/1552

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