Fort de Marchovelette, Military fort in Fernelmont, Belgium.
The fort exhibits a triangular layout with deep defensive ditches and concrete structures housing artillery positions throughout its perimeter.
Built between 1888 and 1892 under King Leopold II's direction, the fort formed part of nine fortifications protecting Namur from invasions along the Meuse valley.
The fort represents Belgian military engineering advancement, incorporating innovative concrete construction methods that differed from contemporary French fortification techniques.
Located at coordinates 50.50653 latitude and 4.9374 longitude, the fort remains closed to public access and serves as a military training facility.
An air intake tower stands at the forest edge near the fort, marking one of the few visible remnants of its original ventilation system.
Location: Fernelmont
GPS coordinates: 50.50653,4.93740
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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