Muiden Fortress - West Battery - Westbatterij Muiden
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CayenneTS
N 52° 20.159 E 005° 04.016
31U E 640823 N 5800419
On the water with a scenic view of Muiderslot, this fortress deserves a visit of it's own. Very impressive.
Waymark Code: WM55GH
Location: Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 11/14/2008
Views: 41
Part of the Stelling van Amsterdam or "Defense Line of Amsterdam." A 1799 battery was replaced in 1852 with the current brick tower fort. Located near the mouth of the river Vecht in the Southern Sea. Main task was to prevent landings.
The Defense Line of Amsterdam is a 135 km long ring of fortifications around Amsterdam, consisting of 42 forts located between 10 to 15 kilometers the centre, and lowlands that can easily be flooded in time of war. The flooding was designed to give a depth of about 30 cm, insufficient for boats to traverse. Any buildings within 1 km of the line had to be made of wood, so that they could be burnt and the obstruction removed.
The Stelling van Amsterdam was constructed between 1880 and 1920. The invention of the aeroplane and tank made the forts obsolete almost as soon as they were finished. Many of the forts now are under the control of the town councils and the nature department, and may be visited.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1799/1852
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Netherlands
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Museum
This site is administered by ----: Military Heritage Amsterdam Foundation
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
If admission is charged -: Not Listed
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