According to Giorgio Grognet de Vassé, the site has had strategic value since ancient times and it was previously occupied by a Bronze Age citadel and village, and there were archaeological remains there.

[2] When the British requisitioned the site to build the fort, they probably destroyed the Bronze Age remains, although no proof of their existence is known.

The Victoria Lines were abandoned in 1907, just eight years after they were completed, as they were deemed to be of dubious defensive value.

[4] The Dog Section of the Malta Police Corps is also housed within Fort Mosta.

[6] Although the Armed Forces have made efforts to keep it in good condition, the fort requires special attention since it is built mainly on blue clay, and this is damaging the structure.