Spencer Monument

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The Spencer Monument is a restored obelisk monument on the way to Valletta, in Blata l-Bajda, Malta, erected for the Honorable Sir Robert Spencer, captain of HMS Madagascar who died aboard his ship in Malta in 1830.

The monument was struck by lightning and suffered considerable damage, however it was recently[when?] restored back to its original glory.

Coordinates: 35°53′14.9″N 14°29′51.8″E / 35.887472°N 14.497722°E / 35.887472; 14.497722