This bullet trap was built at the end of the 19th century. The catcher is close to Fort Werk aan het Spoel. Soldiers practiced shooting at the adjacent shooting range, where this bullet trap was located at the end of the range. It was used to catch bullets that missed their target.

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Ria van den Heuvel

April 14, 2021

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A bullet trap is a wall that catches bullets that have not hit the target.
There is a bullet trap next to the Fort Werk aan het Spoel in the …

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Jan Joosten

March 30, 2021

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Very special, such a bullet trap in the middle of the meadow.

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