It forms part of a countryside residence, which also includes a palace/farmhouse known as Ta' Torri Spero, and a garden between the palace and the tower.

[2] On 2 June 1941, during World War II, the British military requisitioned the tower from its owner Sir William John England, and used it as an observation post.

It was prone to aerial bombardment due to its proximity to the RAF Luqa airfield.

[2] However, the Royal Air Force later decided to pull down the tower since it was deemed dangerous to the nearby airfield.

[2] Today, the remains of the tower as well as the nearby garden and farmhouse are private property.