Ellewoutsdijk Fort, 19th century coastal fort in Borsele, Netherlands
The hexagonal fort features 19 bombproof chambers surrounded by a moat, with walls reaching 10 meters in height and dimensions of 80 by 110 meters.
Constructed between 1835 and 1839 following Belgian independence, Fort Ellewoutsdijk protected the Westerschelde waterway alongside the Fortress of Terneuzen.
The fort served multiple roles through time: a military installation, a German prison during World War II, and later a detention center for Dutch NSB members.
Visitors can explore the fort from April through October on weekends between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM, with additional Wednesday openings during summer vacation.
The structure contains specialized chambers capable of housing 500 soldiers and maintains its original defensive architecture from the 19th century.
Location: Borsele
Address: Kustbatterij Fortweg
GPS coordinates: 51.38667,3.81306
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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