Fort Pembroke
Fort Pembroke (Maltese: Il-Fortizza ta' Pembroke) is a polygonal fort in Pembroke, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British to defend part of the Victoria Lines. The fort now houses the Verdala International School.
| Fort Pembroke | |
|---|---|
Il-Fortizza ta' Pembroke | |
| Part of the Victoria Lines | |
| Pembroke, Malta | |
Entrance to Fort Pembroke | |
| Coordinates | 35°55′37.0″N 14°28′51.8″E |
| Type | Polygonal fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Controlled by | Verdala International School |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1875–1878 |
| Built by | British Empire |
| In use | 1878–1978 |
| Materials | Limestone and concrete |
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