Żabbar Batteries and Redoubt

The Żabbar Batteries and Redoubt (Maltese: Batteriji u Ridott ta' Ħaż-Żabbar) were a series of artillery batteries and a redoubt in Żabbar, Malta, built by Maltese insurgents during the French blockade of 1798–1800.

They formed part of a chain of batteries, redoubts and entrenchments encircling the French positions in Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour.

Żabbar was the closest Maltese city to the French-occupied harbour fortifications, and it was repeatedly bombarded from the Cottonera Lines.

The inhabitants barricaded the streets and built batteries and a redoubt to protect the city from an attack.

The fortifications of Żabbar consisted of: The batteries were fitted with underground shelters or were covered over to protect the gun crews.