De Burcht Leiden (NL)
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N 52° 09.538 E 004° 29.550
31U E 602094 N 5779769
Draw well at ancient fort in city center of Leiden.
Waymark Code: WMYG1T
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 06/12/2018
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About the well:
This well was used bij the people who took refuge in the fort.
The well, freely accessable to public, is covered with a raster to avoid accidents. The construction is in good shape. The well is dry because it is not as deep as it was 800 years ago.
About the Burcht:
The Burcht van Leiden (Dutch pronunciation: ['b?rxt f?n 'l?id?(n)]; Fort of Leiden) is an old shell keep in Leiden constructed in the 11th century. It is located at the spot where two tributaries of the Rhine come together, the Oude Rijn and the Nieuwe Rijn. The structure is on top of a motte, and is today a public park.
See also the following sites about The Burgt:
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visit link)