When did the French capture La Haye Sainte?

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Historical battle map showing troop positions at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, near Brussels, Belgium. Red lines represent Anglo-Dutch infantry and cavalry under Wellington, positioned north of French forces. Blue lines show French infantry and cavalry under Napoleon, with both armies facing each other across a central road. Key locations like Chateau de Goumont (Hougoumont) and Plancenoit are labeled, and an inset map highlights the location within present-day Belgium and Europe. — Battle of Waterloo Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815.

During the Battle of Waterloo, the French forces under Marshal Ney captured the farm at La Haye Sainte following the exhaustion of his cavalry and a subsequent infantry assault that occurred after 6:00 pm.1

Prior to this successful capture, the farm had been the site of repeated, unsuccessful French attacks throughout the day, including an attempt around 3:00 pm. Once the French finally secured the position, they were able to bring up artillery to fire upon the British centre, which was located only 300 yards away.21