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==History==
==History==
Fresnoy Redoubt was built in 1715–1716 as part of a chain of fortifications that defended Marsaxlokk Bay, which also included three other redoubts, the large [[Fort San Lucian|Saint Lucian Tower]], two smaller [[De Redin towers]], seven batteries and three entrenchments.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vendôme Tower|url=http://www.eh4-marenostrum.net/virtualtour/Marsaxlokk/trail_2/09/Vendome-Tower.pdf|website=Mare Nostrum|accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref> The nearest fortifications to Fresnoy Redoubt were [[Elminiech Battery]] to the west and [[Balbani Battery]] to the east.
Fresnoy Redoubt was built in 1715–1716 as part of a chain of fortifications that defended Marsaxlokk Bay, which also included three other redoubts, the large [[Fort San Lucian|Saint Lucian Tower]], two smaller [[De Redin towers]], seven batteries and three entrenchments.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vendôme Tower |url=http://www.eh4-marenostrum.net/virtualtour/Marsaxlokk/trail_2/09/Vendome-Tower.pdf |website=Mare Nostrum |accessdate=27 June 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150531015138/http://www.eh4-marenostrum.net/virtualtour/Marsaxlokk/trail_2/09/Vendome-Tower.pdf |archivedate=31 May 2015 |df= }}</ref> The nearest fortifications to Fresnoy Redoubt were [[Elminiech Battery]] to the west and [[Balbani Battery]] to the east.


Fresnoy Redoubt was one of four ''tour-reduits'' built in Malta, with the other three being [[Spinola Redoubt]], [[Vendôme Tower]] and [[Marsalforn Tower#Second tower|Marsalforn Tower]]. It had a semi-circular front, and a redan on the landward side, all of which were pierced by musketry loopholes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spiteri|first1=Stephen C.|title=18th Century Hospitaller Coastal Batteries|url=http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/index.php/Fortifications/18th-century-hospitaller-coastal-batteries.html|website=MilitaryArchitecture.com|accessdate=28 June 2015|date=10 April 2010}}</ref>
Fresnoy Redoubt was one of four ''tour-reduits'' built in Malta, with the other three being [[Spinola Redoubt]], [[Vendôme Tower]] and [[Marsalforn Tower#Second tower|Marsalforn Tower]]. It had a semi-circular front, and a redan on the landward side, all of which were pierced by musketry loopholes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Spiteri |first1=Stephen C. |title=18th Century Hospitaller Coastal Batteries |url=http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/index.php/Fortifications/18th-century-hospitaller-coastal-batteries.html |website=MilitaryArchitecture.com |accessdate=28 June 2015 |date=10 April 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6hCdcWdS4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.militaryarchitecture.com%2Findex.php%2FFortifications%2F18th-century-hospitaller-coastal-batteries.html |archivedate=2 May 2016 |df= }}</ref>


The redoubt was demolished by an order given by the Public Works Department on 22 February 1897.<ref>{{cite web|title=Birżebbuġa|url=https://duluri.wordpress.com/birzebbuga/|website=duluri.wordpress.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214184026/https://duluri.wordpress.com/birzebbuga/|archivedate=14 December 2015|language=Maltese}}</ref> Its site is now occupied by part of the [[Malta Freeport]].<ref>{{cite web|title=About Birzebbuga|url=http://www.birzebbuga.com/aboutbirzebbuga.html|website=birzebbuga.com|accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref>
The redoubt was demolished by an order given by the Public Works Department on 22 February 1897.<ref>{{cite web|title=Birżebbuġa|url=https://duluri.wordpress.com/birzebbuga/|website=duluri.wordpress.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214184026/https://duluri.wordpress.com/birzebbuga/|archivedate=14 December 2015|language=Maltese}}</ref> Its site is now occupied by part of the [[Malta Freeport]].<ref>{{cite web|title=About Birzebbuga|url=http://www.birzebbuga.com/aboutbirzebbuga.html|website=birzebbuga.com|accessdate=27 June 2015}}</ref>

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Fresnoy Redoubt
Ridott ta' Fresnoy
Birżebbuġa, Malta
TypeTour-Reduit
Site history
Built1715–1716
Built byOrder of Saint John
MaterialsLimestone
FateDemolished, 1897

Fresnoy Redoubt (Maltese: Ridott ta' Fresnoy), also known as Kalafrana Redoubt (Maltese: Ridott ta' Kalafrana), was a tour-reduit in Birżebbuġa, 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.[1] It was demolished in 1897.

History

Fresnoy Redoubt was built in 1715–1716 as part of a chain of fortifications that defended Marsaxlokk Bay, which also included three other redoubts, the large Saint Lucian Tower, two smaller De Redin towers, seven batteries and three entrenchments.[2] The nearest fortifications to Fresnoy Redoubt were Elminiech Battery to the west and Balbani Battery to the east.

Fresnoy Redoubt was one of four tour-reduits built in Malta, with the other three being Spinola Redoubt, Vendôme Tower and Marsalforn Tower. It had a semi-circular front, and a redan on the landward side, all of which were pierced by musketry loopholes.[3]

The redoubt was demolished by an order given by the Public Works Department on 22 February 1897.[4] Its site is now occupied by part of the Malta Freeport.[5]

References

  1. ^ Zammit, Vincent (1984). "The Order's 18th Century Fortifications". Civilization. 1. Ħamrun: PEG Ltd: 170.
  2. ^ "Vendôme Tower" (PDF). Mare Nostrum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 May 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Spiteri, Stephen C. (10 April 2010). "18th Century Hospitaller Coastal Batteries". MilitaryArchitecture.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Birżebbuġa". duluri.wordpress.com (in Maltese). Archived from the original on 14 December 2015.
  5. ^ "About Birzebbuga". birzebbuga.com. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
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