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R-S 74 Na holém casemate, Infantry casemate in Panské Pole, Czech Republic.

Description

The R-S 74 Na holém casemate is an isolated infantry position built from reinforced concrete in the Orlické hory mountains. Its thick walls were designed specifically for military defense and strategic protection of the border area.

History

This fortification was built in just nine days during December 1937 as part of Czechoslovakia's border defense system. The rapid construction reflected the urgent military concerns of that period.

Culture

The site earned recognition as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic in 1994, preserving military architecture from the pre-war period. Visitors can see how defensive structures were designed and built during this era.

Practical

The site is accessible via the Czechia North Trail hiking network using coordinates 50.186403, 16.509072 to locate the position. Visitors should prepare for mountain terrain and bring appropriate hiking gear.

Did you know?

The structure belongs to the Fortification subsection 2./X. Kunvald and retains original elements from its pre-war military engineering design. This detail reveals how individual positions fit into broader defensive networks.

Location
Part of
Fortification subsection 2./X. Kunvald
GPS coordinates
50.18640,16.50907
Latest update
December 14, 2025 12:21

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