It was one of the first set of retired batteries which were proposed by General Sir John Jones.

Jones was an important fortifications expert well respected by military engineers.

These "retired" batteries were the first to be set away from the shoreline in order that they could get increased range by taking advantage of the steep slopes of the Rock of Gibraltar.

[3] The battery was reportedly well preserved in 2006 as it still had the main wall, expense magazines, parapet and embrasures could be seen just off a road to the Moorish Castle Estate.

[4] Jones' idea eventually led to guns being sighted on the very top of the rock.