Żonqor Tower
| Żonqor Tower | |
|---|---|
| Torri taż-Żonqor | |
| Part of the De Redin towers | |
| Marsaskala, Malta | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Coastal watchtower |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 35°52′3.2″N 14°34′26.8″E / 35.867556°N 14.574111°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1659 |
| Built by | Order of Saint John |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Fate | Demolished, 1915 |
Żonqor Tower (Maltese: Torri taż-Żonqor), originally known as Torre di Zoncol,[1] was a small watchtower near Żonqor Point, within the limits of the seaside town of Marsaskala, Malta. It was built in 1659 as the eleventh of the De Redin towers, on or near the site of a medieval watch post.[2] The tower commanded the entrance to Marsaskala Bay along with Saint Thomas Tower. It was demolished by the British military in 1915 to clear the line of fire of modern fortifications.[3]
A World War II-era pillbox now stands on the site of Żonqor Tower.
References
- Back to citation Ġrajjet Malta - It-Tielet Ktieb (in Maltese) (4 ed.). Sliema: Department of Education. 2006. p. 81.
- Back to citation Zammit, Vincent (1984). "Fortifications in the Middle Ages". Civilization. 1. Ħamrun: PEG Ltd: 33.
- Back to citation Zammit, Vincent (1992). Il-Gran Mastri - Ġabra ta' Tagħrif dwar l-Istorja ta' Malta fi Żmienhom - L-Ewwel Volum 1530-1680 (in Maltese). Valletta: Valletta Publishing & Promotion Co. Ltd. p. 236.