The Battery, St. John's
Neighbourhood in St. John's, Newfoundlandand Labrador, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battery is a neighbourhood within the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador that sits on the entrance to the harbour, on the slopes of Signal Hill. It is sometimes described as an outport within the city of St. John's and is noted for its steep slopes, and colourful houses. The Battery has been the site, over the centuries, for gun emplacements (batteries), such as Fort Waldegrave, for the defence of St. John's Harbour, including during both World Wars.
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The Battery | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Country | Canada |
Provinces and territories of Canada | Newfoundlandand Labrador |
City | St. John's |
Ward | 2 |
Government | |
• Administrative body | St. John's City Council |
• Councilor | Ophelia Ravencroft |
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