Fort Campbell (Malta)
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Fort Campbell (Maltese: Forti Campbell or Fortizza ta' Campbell), also known locally as Il-Fortizza ta' Selmun,[1] is a former fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British between 1937 and 1938. It is notable as the most important fortification north of the Victoria Lines, and the last major fortification to be built in Malta. Today, it lies in ruins.
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Fort Campbell | |
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Forti Campbell | |
Mellieħa, Malta | |
Coordinates | 35°57′49.5″N 14°23′25.7″E |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1937–1938 |
Built by | British Empire |
In use | 1938–1970s |
Materials | Limestone and concrete |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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