Della Grazie Battery, Artillery battery in Xgħajra, Malta.
The coastal fortification takes the form of a polygonal structure with an irregular hexagonal design, featuring two defensive caponiers and surrounding ditches.
Built between 1888 and 1893 at a cost of £16,344, the battery was equipped with two 6-inch and two 10-inch guns in disappearing mounts.
The battery carries the name of the former Santa Maria delle Grazie Tower, which stood at this location until its demolition for military purposes.
The battery now functions as headquarters for the Xgħajra Scout Group and serves as the town hall for the local community.
During World War II, the military installation transformed into a coastal defense searchlight battery with additional structures built for this function.
Location: Xgħajra
Inception: 1888
GPS coordinates: 35.88583,14.54944
Latest update: March 17, 2025 01:05
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