Fort Marlborough was built between 1710 and 1726.
Named after Sir John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, he was one of the
most outstanding British generals during that time period.
In 1726, when
construction was finished, the fort was considered to be a model of
modern engineering, thanks to its semi-submerged construction and single
entry via tunnel.
Its mission was to protect the southern flank of the Saint Philip's Castle which in turn had to defend the Port of Maó. The fort's central square is a large pit excavated out of the stone and very well hidden as it is below ground level. The entrance is a tunnel that opens out to the southern shore of cala sant Esteve.
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