Fort Hemeltje

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Fort het Hemeltje was built between 1877-1881 as part of the so-called Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie(The 'New Dutch Water Line') to defend the cities of the western Netherlands from overland attack.

Castles and fortifications in Netherlands All sites in Houten

Address
Fortweg 9, Houten, Netherlands

Established
1877-1881

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