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Tal-Bir Redoubt
Ridott tal-Bir
Mellieħa, Malta
Ruins of Tal-Bir Redoubt
Map of the remains of Tal-Bir Redoubt
Coordinates35°59′8.9″N 14°20′47.4″E / 35.985806°N 14.346500°E / 35.985806; 14.346500
TypeRedoubt
Site information
OwnerGovernment of Malta
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built1715–1716
Built byOrder of Saint John
MaterialsLimestone

Tal-Bir Redoubt (Template:Lang-mt), also known as Wied Musa Redoubt (Template:Lang-mt),[1] 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 lies in ruins.

History

Tal-Bir 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 Tal-Bir Redoubt are Wied Musa Battery to the west and Qortin Redoubt 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 Tal-Bir Redoubt cost around 1213.8.4.3 scudi.[2]

Present day

Today, the redoubt lies in ruins and is almost completely destroyed.[3] Only remains of the pentagonal platform and part of its counterscarp still exist.[2]

References

  1. ^ Zammit, Vincent (1984). "The Order's 18th Century Fortifications". Civilization. 1. Ħamrun: PEG Ltd: 170.
  2. ^ a b Debono, Charles. "Fortifications - Tal-Bir Redoubt - L-Ahrax". Mellieha.com. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  3. ^ Said, Edward (October 2009). "More Heritage Threatened" (PDF). The Architect. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 June 2015.
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