Qortin Redoubt

Ridott tal-Qortin

Mellieħa, Malta
Site information
Type| Redoubt
Owner| Government of Malta
Controlled by| Private tenant
Open to
the public| No
Condition| Partially intact with modern alterations
Location
Map of Qortin Redoubt with its modern alterations
Coordinates| 35°59′11.3″N 14°21′5″E﻿ / ﻿35.986472°N 14.35139°E﻿ / 35.986472; 14.35139
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. The redoubt still exists, but it has some modern modifications.

## History

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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 1,239.8.19 scudi.[1]

## Present day

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Today, the pentagonal platform still exists, but the parapet has been removed. The blockhouse has been demolished and a summer residence built in its place.

## References

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1. ^ Debono, Charles. "Fortifications - Eskalar Redoubt". Mellieha.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.

## External links

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