Willis' Cave
Willis' Cave is a cave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.[1]
| Willis' Cave | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°08′42″N 5°20′39″W |
Description
The cave is named for Captain Willis who made such a contribution in the Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar in 1704-5 that this cave was (probably) named for him. He did give his name to Willis' Road, Willis' Battery (now Princess Royal's Battery), Magazine and Guard.[2]
See also
References
- "Location of Caves - Gibraltar". Scribd. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- Jackson, William G. F. (1986). The Rock of the Gibraltarians. Cranbury, NJ: Associated University Presses. p. 108. ISBN 0-8386-3237-8.
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