Fresnoy Redoubt (), also known as Kalafrana Redoubt (), was a '' tour-reduit'' in

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. It was built by the

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in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. It was demolished in 1897.

History

Fresnoy Redoubt was built in 1715–1716 as part of a chain of fortifications that defended

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, which also included three other redoubts, the large Saint Lucian Tower, two smaller

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, seven batteries and three entrenchments. The nearest fortifications to Fresnoy Redoubt were Elminiech Battery to the west and Balbani Battery to the east. Fresnoy Redoubt was one of four ''tour-reduits'' built in Malta, the other three being Spinola Redoubt,

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and Marsalforn Tower. It had a semi-circular front, and a redan on the landward side, all of which were pierced by musket loopholes. The limestone-redoubt was demolished by an order given by the Public Works Department on 22 February 1897. Its site is now occupied by part of the

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. Other sources say it is occupied by Villa Pisana.https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/bitstream/123456789/54205/1/Batterji%20u%20Ridotti%20%282%29.pdf

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