Lingsfort, Double fort in Arcen, Netherlands
Fort Lingsfort consists of earthen walls and four bastions positioned on both sides of the Lingsforterweg, near the German border in Limburg province.
The fort construction started in 1626 as part of the Spanish Netherlands' defense system to protect the Fossa Eugeniana canal connecting Rhine and Maas rivers.
The fortification stands as a Rijksmonument, representing Dutch military engineering from the period when the Netherlands developed advanced defense structures against foreign powers.
The cleared vegetation around the fort allows visitors to observe the complete structure of defensive walls, while walking paths provide access to different sections.
Fort Lingsfort remains the sole preserved double fort along the Fossa Eugeniana canal system, featuring a design that accommodated a planned multi-step lock system.
Location: Venlo
Address: Lingsforterweg
GPS coordinates: 51.47595,6.21868
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:56
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