Brussels Shot Tower, Shot tower in Pentagon, Belgium.
The Brussels Shot Tower stands 46 meters tall with a circular brick structure that narrows from 4.7 meters at its base to 3.1 meters at the top.
Built in 1885 at a former gunpowder factory site, this industrial facility produced lead shot for ammunition purposes until its operations ceased in 1962.
The tower represents the evolution of industrial manufacturing methods in Belgium, demonstrating the processes used for creating perfectly spherical lead pellets.
Located at Fabrieksstraat 54 and Boulevard de l'Abattoir, the tower remains accessible for exterior viewing through public transportation routes in central Brussels.
The structure received protected heritage status in 1984, marking its endurance as the last operational shot tower in Belgium.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1885
GPS coordinates: 50.84830,4.33960
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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