Description – The Lunet of Deurne was part of the first line of defensive structures protecting the city of Antwerp after 1851. It was built on a strategic location but was not part of a genuine defensive circle. Sometimes referred …
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Fort 2 Deurne
Description – The fort of Deurne was part of the first line of forts protecting the city of Antwerp designed by Brialmont. It is a so called Keller fort but should not be confused with the later forts located more …
Lunet 4-5
Description – Lunet 4-5 was located near front 4-5 hence its name. Close to Deurne it secured the access to Antwerp (Turnhoutsepoort) to the southeast.
Construction & Armament – This lunet consisted out of earth works and had no builings.…
Louise Gate
Description – The Louise/Louisa Gate was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) to the west. It was a monumental gate that offered acces to Antwerp (Borgerhout/Zurenborg) and to Deurne named for the Queen consorts of the Belgians Louise …
Leopold Gate
Description – The gate of Leopold was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) to the west. It was a monumental gate that offered acces to Antwerp (Borgerhout) and to Deurne. The gate was part of the front 6-7 …