Madliena was known as
Ħal Samudi in medieval times, and was named as such together with Għargħur in documents of the time. The chapel was used as a watch post by
Maltese insurgents during the
French blockade of 1798–1800. It was demolished by the British military in 1880 to make way for
Fort Madalena, one of the forts of the
Victoria Lines. A new chapel was built nearby to replace the one demolished. A 17th-century tower known as the
Madliena Tower is located on the coastline close to Madliena, although it falls within the limits of
Pembroke not Swieqi. == Present Day ==