Fort Ellewoutsdijk - Ellewoutsdijk, Zeeland, the Netherlands
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N 51° 23.163 E 003° 48.805
31U E 556601 N 5693069
Fort Ellewoutsdijk
Waymark Code: WM18DNY
Location: Zeeland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 07/14/2023
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Fort Ellewoutsdijk was built between 1835 and 1839, after the Belgian secession from the Netherlands. Together with the cannons on the Terneuzen fortress, Fort Ellewoutsdijk defended the Western Scheldt. During the Second World War, the fort fell into the hands of the Germans, who expanded the fortress with bunkers. The Germans then used the fort as a prison. Since 1981, Natuurmonumenten has managed Fort Ellewoutsdijk and several casemates are accessible to the public.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1835
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Nederland
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: good condition, open to public
This site is administered by ----: Natuurmonumenten
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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