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| Place | Battery |
| Type | Neighbourhood |
| Province / Territory | Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) |
| Location | Ferryland |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.033056 |
| Longitude | -52.883056 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | ABAZR |
Battery is a neighbourhood in Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Battery is located at 47.0331°N, 52.8831°W.
Battery, a windswept hamlet clinging to the rugged Avalon Peninsula, presents a dramatic tableau where land and sea engage in an ancient, relentless dance. It lies 1.7 km east of Ferryland, NL (from Ferryland, NL: bearing 80°T), and is situated 12.4 km north-north-east of Renews. Jagged cliffs, stoic against the Atlantic's ceaseless battering, fall away to a restless grey ocean, its surface often flecked with the whitecaps of a persistent breeze. The terrain itself is a testament to glacial sculpting, a mosaic of exposed bedrock, hardy scrub, and the occasional patch of resilient green, all under a sky that can shift from brilliant sapphire to brooding slate in the span of an hour. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and kelp, a constant reminder of the proximity to vast, unfathomed depths. The houses, painted in a spectrum of practical hues – sea-foam green, weathered red, sensible blue – huddle together for shelter, their windows like watchful eyes gazing out towards the horizon. The history of Battery is deeply entwined with the sea, a narrative of fishermen and resilient souls who have eked out a living from its bountiful, yet often unforgiving, embrace. For centuries, this coastline has been a vital artery for sustenance and trade, the very lifeblood of its inhabitants. While the cod fishery, once the undisputed king, has seen its fortunes wane, the spirit of enterprise endures, manifesting now in a burgeoning tourism sector drawn to the raw beauty and rich heritage of the place. The remnants of older fortifications, silent sentinels of a bygone era, whisper tales of strategic importance and the vigilance required to protect these shores. Today, the gentle thrum of boat engines and the distant cries of seabirds form the soundtrack to life in Battery, a quiet, persistent rhythm that speaks of endurance and a profound connection to the wild, elemental landscape.
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Location data for Battery is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |