Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Half-Moon Battery
In or near Edinburgh.
Half-Moon Battery — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Half-Moon Battery is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Half-Moon Battery is a historic artillery fortification located within Edinburgh Castle. Visitors can explore its impressive structure and learn about its role in the castle's defense over the centuries.
Place summary
Half-Moon Battery is a historical site located in central Scotland. It is notable for its military architecture, serving as a defensive structure. The battery's design reflects the strategic military needs of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9484, -3.1990
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghcastle.scot
Sources
- osm: way/714452595 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Half-Moon Battery?
- Half-Moon Battery is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NH).
- What is Half-Moon Battery?
- Half-Moon Battery — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Half-Moon Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NH.
- Is Half-Moon Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Half-Moon Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Half-Moon Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NH.