Reg.Nr. HA 2001/MA/01

The Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta

The objective of the project was to restore the 'Old British Cemetery', (1806- 1857), to save what was left of its fine neo-classic monuments and to render its garden again suitable for public enjoyment. The Cemetery bad become totally derelict, having suffered neglect, war ...
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Project details

Title:The Msida Bastion Cemetery, Malta
Entr. year: 2001
Result:Medal
Country: Malta
Town: Floriana, Valletta (Central Malta)
Category type: landscape, historic parks and gardens
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Cemetery
Actual use:Historic cemetery and garden, cultural attraction
Built: 1806 - 1857
Architect / Proj.leader: A.N. Welsch (Malta - MT)
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable, painstaking recovery and restoration of the monuments, headstones and tombs of the Msida Bastion Cemetery, and the conversion of its derelict historic site into a public garden"
GPS:35°53'45.3"N; 14°30'8.5"E
Web, Links:

www.mydestinationmalta.com/sights/msida-bastion-historic-garden

Description:
The objective of the project was to restore the 'Old British Cemetery', (1806- 1857), to save what was left of its fine neo-classic monuments and to render its garden again suitable for public enjoyment. The Cemetery bad become totally derelict, having suffered neglect, war damage, vandalism and erosion. In 1988 Din L-Art Helwa, co-sponsored by the Britisb High Commission and the Maltese Government, began the process of restoration. This involved research, rebuilding of many tombs, cataloguing of memorial tablets, and general landscaping. The project took 12 years, cost LM 15,000, and was carried out by volunteers from Din L-Art Helwa.