It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.

The redoubt no longer exists, but a small part of its foundations are still visible.

[1] The redoubt originally consisted of a pentagonal platform with a low parapet.

[3] Today, all that remains of the redoubt is a small section of its pentagonal platform near the base of the 19th century statue.

These remains, along with the rest of Ramla Bay, are managed by the Gaia Foundation.