Fort Campbell - Buggiba, Malta - Historic Forts on Waymarking.com

The place was built shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War by command of the British governor Bonham-Carter following his understanding of the need to protect the approaches to Mellihea and St Paul bay by sea. Works started in late 1937. Leaving behind dated concepts of military architecture, based in thick walls to hold infantry attacks, Campbell was built to face air strikes: its walls were thin, looking like the nearby civilian constructions in order to confuse attacking pilots. There were two platforms for 6? guns plus several machine-guns positions. Inside the perimeter one would find a command post, barracks, ammunition storage buildings, water tank and battery observation post. Some distance far, three emplacements for search lights were prepared.

Getting to the place is possible either by car or public transportation. Unfortunately I can’t remember which bus drops you in the main road, close to Selmun palace (a must see place). From there it’s a short 15 min stroll to Fort Campbell, with easy orientation supported by visual contact.

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The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1937 Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": United Kingdom Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim. Current condition: Abandoned, mostly ruins This site is administered by ----: Unknown If admission is charged -: 9.00 (listed in local currency) Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access. Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link] Official or advertised web-page: Not listed Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   02/03/2015 Mikkozzz visited it