Tarġa Battery, Artillery battery in St. Paul's Bay, Malta.
The limestone pentagonal structure contains gun emplacements, a caponier, and an infantry redoubt positioned at its rear section near the coastline.
British military engineers constructed this defensive fortification in 1887 as part of the Victoria Lines system to protect the Tarġa Gap from potential attacks.
The battery exemplifies the military engineering methods of the British colonial period and reflects Malta's strategic role in Mediterranean defense networks.
The structure currently functions as a campsite and activity center for the Mosta Scout Group, with restricted public access to the grounds.
Despite being designed for four 64-pounder RML guns, the battery never received its intended armament due to engineering concerns raised during construction.
Location: St. Paul's Bay
Inception: 1887
GPS coordinates: 35.91647,14.40944
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:51
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