Wied Musa Battery, Artillery battery in Mellieħa, Malta
The fortification displays a semi-circular gun platform with a parapet containing four embrasures and a rectangular blockhouse protected by a redan.
The Order of Saint John constructed this coastal defense structure between 1714 and 1716, with Commander Mongontier contributing 250 scudi to its total cost.
The battery stands as a Grade 1 monument, highlighting the military engineering techniques employed during the early 18th century in Mediterranean coastal fortifications.
The structure requires renovation estimated at €1.2 million and could reach a value of €10 million if transformed into a private residence or hotel.
Four 8-pounder guns originally mounted at the battery stored their ammunition at Saint Agatha's Tower, creating a connected defense network.
Location: Mellieħa
Inception: 1714
Address: Triq il-Marfa
GPS coordinates: 35.98686,14.34206
Latest update: March 14, 2025 02:10
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