Fort Benghisa
Fort Benghisa (Maltese: Il-Fortizza ta' Bengħisa) is a polygonal fort in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built between 1910 and 1912 by the British on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa Point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay. It is the southernmost fortification in Malta.
| Fort Benghisa | |
|---|---|
Il-Fortizza ta' Bengħisa | |
| Birżebbuġa, Malta | |
Fort Benghisa | |
| Coordinates | 35°48′30″N 14°31′56″E |
| Type | Polygonal fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Controlled by | Private tenants |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Intact but neglected |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1910–1912 |
| Built by | British Empire |
| In use | 1912–1970s |
| Materials | Limestone and Concrete |
It was part of a chain of fortifications intended to protect Marsaxlokk Harbour, along with Fort Delimara and Fort Tas-Silġ on Delimara point, the north arm of Marsaxlokk Bay, Fort San Lucian on Kbira point in the middle of the bay, and the Pinto and Ferretti batteries on the coast.
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