Ghajn Hadid Tower

Ghajn Hadid Tower

Ghajn Hadid Tower is a fortification on the island of Malta built in 1658 by the Knights of Malta under the auspices of Grand Master Fra. Martino De Redin. A watchtower, it stands on high ground on the cliffs known as Ghajn Hadid Cliffs, facing directly the stretch of coast known as "L-Ahrax tal-Mellieha" on the north shore of Malta.

It is one of a chain of de Redin towers towers that permitted communication between Gozo and the Knights headquarters in Valletta.

The Ghajn Hadid Tower was severely damaged in 1856 due to an earthquake that hit the Maltese islands. The blockhouse situated nearby survived the earthquake.

The typical commemorative plaque is missing, however it is on public display in the nearby town of Mellieha at the "tas-salib" garden together with the 6-pound cannon that was installed in the tower till the 1856 disaster.


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