Qalet Marku Redoubt

Qalet Marku Redoubt
Ridott ta' Qalet Marku
Naxxar, Malta
View of the coast road from Qalet Marku peninsula, with the site of the redoubt on the left.
Coordinates35°56′35.1″N 14°27′3.1″E / 35.943083°N 14.450861°E / 35.943083; 14.450861
TypeRedoubt
Site information
OwnerGovernment of Malta
ConditionRemains buried under modern road
Site history
Built1715–1716
Built byOrder of Saint John
MaterialsLimestone
FateDemolished

Qalet Marku Redoubt (Maltese: Ridott ta' Qalet Marku) was a redoubt in the limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.[1] It was demolished to make way for the coast road; its remains are possibly still buried under the road.[2]

  1. ^ Zammit, Vincent (1984). "The Order's 18th Century Fortifications". Civilization. 1. Ħamrun: PEG Ltd: 170.
  2. ^ "Lost landmarks of Malta: Batteria D'Orbeau - Qalet Marku, Baħar iċ-Ċaghaq". The Malta Independent. 23 February 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2015.