Lingsfort, Double fort in Arcen, Netherlands
Lingsfort is a double fort near Arcen along the German border in Limburg province, stretching on both sides of the Lingsforterweg. The structure features earthen walls and four bastions arranged as a unified defensive system.
Construction of this fort began in 1626 as part of the Spanish Netherlands' defense system protecting the Fossa Eugeniana canal linking the Rhine and Maas rivers. The fortification emerged during a period of strategic conflict between European powers seeking control of these waterways.
This monument shows Dutch military engineering and defense thinking from when the Netherlands developed advanced fortifications against external powers. The structure tells the story of a crucial strategic moment in the country's past through its layout and design.
The cleared vegetation around this site allows visitors to observe the complete structure of the defensive walls clearly. Walking paths provide access to different sections and let you explore all sides of the bastions and ramparts.
This is the only surviving double fort along the Fossa Eugeniana canal system, specifically designed to accommodate a multi-stage lock system that was planned for the waterway. The design shows how engineers of that era integrated the fortification into the region's water management infrastructure.
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