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Heezel Bombing Memorial Cross
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Jeroen
October 20, 2020
Hiking
Memorial cross because of the bomb impact on 27-11-1941
Story:
On November 27, 1941, around half past eight in the evening, an English plane flew over De Heesel farm in …
Story:
On November 27, 1941, around half past eight in the evening, an English plane flew over De Heesel farm in …
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Mike
November 4, 2025
Hiking
The Heezel Bombardment Memorial Cross commemorates the tragic events of 1944, when this area was hit during World War II. The cross stands as a silent reminder of the victims and the impact of war on the local community.
Located in a peaceful green setting, the monument invites a moment of silence and reflection during your walk. For walkers, it's a place where history becomes tangible and where you can pause to reflect on courage, loss, and the value of peace.
Located in a peaceful green setting, the monument invites a moment of silence and reflection during your walk. For walkers, it's a place where history becomes tangible and where you can pause to reflect on courage, loss, and the value of peace.
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Elevation 170 m
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