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Fort Wierickerschans
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Simon Rosmolen
July 17, 2020
Road cycling
Fort Wierickeschans was built after this place proved to be a weak spot in the Dutch Waterline. The Dutch flooded large areas of land in the area to stop the French. However, the frost allowed the French to cross and Zwammerdam and Bodegraven were looted and set on fire.
To prevent this, construction of Fort Wierickeschans was started in 1673. The French never came back ... Later, this fort was used as a powder store and now a location for parties and celebrations.
To prevent this, construction of Fort Wierickeschans was started in 1673. The French never came back ... Later, this fort was used as a powder store and now a location for parties and celebrations.
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Niek 🇳🇱
July 1, 2025
Cycling
Fort Wierickerschans is a beautifully preserved fortification near Bodegraven, part of the historic Old Dutch Waterline.
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Bart van den Broek
October 12, 2020
Cycling
Beautiful fort from the Dutch Waterline. Former 's Lands Kruitmagazijn.
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Elevation 40 m
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