A complete list of the De Redin Towers – the largest series of coastal watchtowers built by the Order of St John under Grand Master Martin de Redin in 1658–1659.
They were intended as a chain of 13 smaller towers along Malta’s coast, supplementing the earlier Wignacourt and Lascaris towers.
The De Redin Towers (1658–1659)
On Malta
1. Għallis Tower – at Salina.2. Qalet Marku Tower - St. Mark's Tower – near Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq .
3. Madliena Tower – overlooking Pembroke.
6. Aħrax (White) Tower , L-Aħrax, Mellieħa.
9. Triq Il-WiesgĦa Tower , Zabbar.
16. Wardija Tower – Limits of Żurrieq (survives).
17. Għajn Ħadid Tower – Selmun area (ruined after earthquake).
Bengħisa Tower, Ħal Far
Triq Il-WiesgĦa Tower
Xrob l-Għaġin, Marsaxlokk
10 Delimara Tower, Delimara, Marsaxlokk
(Note: Though tradition says “13 De Redin towers,” records suggest 16 were actually completed in Malta.)
On Gozo & Comino
No De Redin towers were constructed on Gozo or Comino.
Instead, Gozo relied on Garzes Tower (1605–09, Wignacourt, later demolished) and the Knights’ later batteries.
Comino was defended by St Mary’s Tower (1618, Wignacourt).
So the De Redin system was confined to Malta itself.
Architectural Style
All were of a standard design:
Square plan, about 12m per side, 2 storeys.
Flat roof with parapet for signaling fires or a small gun.
Doorway on first floor, reached by retractable ladder.
Garrison: 4 men under a capo torriero.
Summary
The De Redin Towers (1658–59) formed the most systematic chain of watchtowers in Malta, 16 in total, all on Malta itself. None were built on Gozo or Comino. Today, about 9 survive (some ruined), while the rest have been demolished.