Fort Benghisa is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay. It is a Polygonal fort and was built by the British. Table of Fortification, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ... A polygonal fort is a fortification in the style that evolved around the middle of the nineteenth century, in response to the development of powerfull explosive shells. ...

The fort was the last polygonal fort built in Malta, built in 1909.

The gatehouse, and the shoreward ditch are in fair repair.

Fort Benghisa is one of a ring of forts and batteries that protected Marsaxlokk harbour, along with Fort Delimara and Fort Tas-Silg on Delimara point the north arm of Marsaxlokk Bay, Fort St Lucian on Kbira point in the middle of Marsaxlokk bay, and the Pinto and Ferreti batteries on the shores of Marsaxlokk Bay. Marsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta. ... Fort Delimara is a fortification on the island of Malta. ... Fort Tas-Silg Fort Tas-Silg is a fortification on the island of Malta. ... St Lucian Tower is a fortification on the island of Malta. ...

The fort is in private hands and the interior of the fort is inaccessible.