The information board reads:
"THE CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR BY ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE ROOKE
An Anglo-Dutch force under the command of Admiral Sir George Rooke captured Gibraltar in 1704 as part of the War of Spanish Succession.
After the war ended, the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 ceded Gibraltar to Great Britain 'In Perpetuity', but this did not deter Spain from trying to regain the Rock.
Towards the end of the 18th century Britain's military power had become severely weakened through fighting the American War of Independence.
Realising this, Spain declared war on Britain in June 1779 with the main intention of regaining Gibraltar.
Although the Rock was soon besieged by Spanish forces, this posed no real threat until French reinforcements in 1782.
1704 British & Dutch forces capture Gibraltar
1705 French & Spanish forces try to recapture Gibraltar
1727 The Spanish army besieges Gibraltar between February & June
1769-79 William Green Chief Engineer, carries out major improvements to Gibraltar's fortifications
1779 Spain declares war on Britain and the Great Siege begins
1783 The war with France & Spain ends and the Great Siege finishes"
How to get there:
Before entering the Great Siege Tunnels you must first purchase a Nature Reserve entrance ticket which will allow you access to other sites of interest including St Michael's Cave. The Tunnels are located to the North of the Nature Reserve and can be accessed either by walking up from the town or by walking down (1.6 km) from the Cable Car Top Station. We recommend you purchase the Cable Car and Nature Reserve combo ticket which includes entrance into all of the sights.
Gibraltarinfo Kiosk Opening Times
Summer 1st April – 31st Oct 09:00-16:00
Winter 1st Nov – 31st March 09:30-15:00
Cable Car Opening Times
09:30-19:15 7 days a week.
Last Cable Car down 19:45
Except 1st Nov to 31st March 09:30-17:15.
Last Cable Car down 17:45
Great Siege Tunnels general information and fees: (
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The coordinates are from the entrance to the Great Siege tunnels.