De Sjouwer, Concrete sculpture in Aalbeke, Belgium.
The De Sjouwer monument reaches 35 meters in height and features a weather vane at its summit alongside the E17 motorway connecting Lille and Ghent.
Belgian architect Jacques Moeschal created this concrete monument in 1974 on a hill formed during the construction of the E17 motorway between 1966 and 1977.
The monument recognizes West Flemish seasonal workers who traveled to Nord-Pas-de-Calais in France for agricultural labor between 1930 and 1960.
The memorial sculpture stands visible from the E17 motorway and includes facilities that allow access for visitors using wheelchairs.
The uppermost section of De Sjouwer points toward France, marking the connection between Belgian workers and their historical employment across the border.
Location: Aalbeke
Inception: 1974
Creator: Jacques Moeschal
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 50.77856,3.21140
Latest update: May 29, 2025 00:34
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