Fort Campbell, British coastal fort in Mellieħa, Malta
Fort Campbell is a British coastal fortification on the Selmun peninsula featuring concrete bunkers, observation posts, and underground facilities spread across the site. The structures were built to monitor and defend the surrounding bays and shipping routes.
The British military built Fort Campbell between 1937 and 1938 as Malta's final major fortification before World War II. The fort formed part of the island's defensive preparations as war approached.
The fort represents a shift in military architecture, incorporating thin perimeter walls designed to match the natural landscape rather than traditional thick ramparts.
You can reach Fort Campbell by walking along the road past Selmun Palace and then following paths to the fortification. The site has open terrain where you can explore the various structures and viewpoints while taking in views of the surrounding bays.
The fort features three searchlight stations on its northern shoreline that once tracked naval movement in two bays. These installations show the monitoring technology and coastal defense tactics used in the 1930s.
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