Description – The fort of Stabroek is a concrete (armored) fort of the second order with detached caponnieres. It is part of the hoofdweerstandstelling and is located in the upper north of the Antwerp defensive positions. This fort guarded the …
Category Archives: 1906
Constructed in the wake of the Belgian Law of 1906
Fort Stabroek
Redoubt Bosbeek
Description – The redoubt of Bosbeek is located close east of the village Sint-Katelijne-Waver. It lies close to the redoubt of Dorpveld to the west. Further to the east lies the fort of Koningshooikt. It is a unique half redoubt …
Redoubt Dorpveld
Description – The redoubt of Dorpveld is located south of the village Sint-Katelijne-Waver. It lies close to the redoubt of Bosbeek to the east. To the west one finds the forts of Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Walem. Is is a unique half …
Fort Sint-Katelijne-Waver
Description – Fort Sint-Katelijne-Waver is located near Mechelen. It was the first concrete fort to be constructed. It features a wet moat and a detached reverse caponniere; Fort ‘s Gravenwezel is her only counterpart. Fort Groenstraat or Fort Midzele are …
Blauwgaren Battery
Description – The battery of Blauwgaren was a coastal defensive structure located near Lillo (port of Antwerp) built in 1911. Its namesake dates back to earlier forts and redoubts during the Dutch war of independence against Spanish forces. This concrete …