Qortin Redoubt
Qortin Redoubt | |
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Ridott tal-Qortin | |
Mellieħa, Malta | |
![]() Map of Qortin Redoubt with its modern alterations | |
Coordinates | 35°59′11.3″N 14°21′5″E / 35.986472°N 14.35139°E |
Type | Redoubt |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Controlled by | Private tenant |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Partially intact with modern alterations |
Site history | |
Built | 1715–1716 |
Built by | Order of Saint John |
Materials | Limestone |
Qortin Redoubt (Maltese: Ridott tal-Qortin), also known as Eskalar Redoubt (Maltese: Ridott t'Eskalar), is a redoubt in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Today, the redoubt still exists, but it has some modern modifications.
History
[edit]Qortin Redoubt was built in 1715–1716 as part of the first building programme of coastal fortifications in Malta. It was part of a chain of fortifications that defended the northern coast of Malta, which also included Aħrax Tower, several batteries, redoubts and entrenchments. The nearest fortifications to Qortin Redoubt are Tal-Bir Redoubt to the west and Vendôme Battery to the east.
The redoubt originally consisted of a pentagonal platform with a low parapet. A rectangular blockhouse was located at the centre of its gorge. It was not armed with any artillery.
Construction of Qortin Redoubt cost around 1239.8.19 scudi.[1]
Present day
[edit]Today, the pentagonal platform still exists, but the parapet has been removed. The blockhouse has been demolished and a summer residence has been built in its place.
References
[edit]- ^ Debono, Charles. "Fortifications - Eskalar Redoubt". Mellieha.com. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
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