Della Grazie Battery
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Della Grazie Battery (Maltese: Il-Batterija tal-Grazzja), also known as Xgħajra Battery (Maltese: Il-Batterija tax-Xgħajra), is an artillery battery in Xgħajra, Malta. It was built by the British between 1888 and 1893. The battery stands above the shore to the east of Grand Harbour, between Fort Saint Rocco and Fort Saint Leonardo. It is currently being used by the Xgħajra Scout Group as their main headquarters and campsite, and part of it is used as the town hall for Xgħajra.
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Della Grazie Battery | |
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Il-Batterija tal-Grazzja | |
Xgħajra, Malta | |
Coordinates | 35°53′9″N 14°32′58″E |
Type | Polygonal artillery battery |
Area | 28,400 m2 (306,000 sq ft)[1] |
Site information | |
Owner | Lands Authority |
Controlled by | Under management agreement for The Scouts Association of Malta - Xgħajra Scout Group |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Intact - Under restoration |
Site history | |
Built | 1888–1893 |
Built by | British Empire |
In use | 1893–1910 1940s |
Materials | Limestone |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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