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Information board trench through the heath

Information board trench through the heath

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Information board trench through the heath

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Location: Nijlen, Mechelen, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium

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Viviane

April 22, 2023

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Here you can read the history of this trench.

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Jeff S

August 21, 2024

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February 18, 2026

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Here you can still see the remains of a straight trench, dug in 1914 at the beginning of the First World War. Advanced sentries were established on the front line between Fort Kessel and Fort Broechem. From there, soldiers could observe enemy advances and patrol the surrounding area. This trench is a remnant of that. Trenches allowed soldiers to move quickly and unseen across the barren heathland. Now, the trench adds some relief to the landscape, giving other plant species a chance to thrive.

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