Description – The lunet of Kiel was built in support of the citadel of Antwerp. It was located southwest of Antwerp on a short distance away from the river Scheldt.
Construction & Armament – This lunet constructed in 1817 featured …
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Saint Bernard Gate
Description – The gate of Saint Bernard was named for the Saint Bernard road that connected Antwerp with Hemiksem. It was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) to the southeast. The gate was part of the front 11-12. …
Spoorweg Gate
Description – The Spoorweg gate was named after the nearby railway connection between Brussels and the Antwerp South trainstation. It was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) to the southeast. The gate was part of the front 10-11. …
Kiel Gate
Description – The Kiel gate was named after the nearby community of Kiel (south of Antwerp). It was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) to the south and was a monumental gate that offered acces to Antwerp and …
Saint Laureins Gate
Description – The gate of Saint Laureins (Lawrence) was named after the nearby community. It was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) to the south and was a monumental gate that offered acces to Antwerp (Berchem) and Wilrijk/Kiel. …