The powder magazine is the oldest building on the Liefkenshoek site. the keystone above the door mentions 1810, the year the ranses built the building.
They stored up to 50,000 pounds of gunpowder here, neatly stacked in barrels. To protect its valuable contents against shelling, the building was given an earthen roof with plants.
Between 1816 and 1829, under the Vering Kingdom of the Netherlands, the gunpowder of the ships on their way to Antwerp was temporarily stored in the powder magazine. After all, the risk of explosion had to be limited as much as possible in the port. On their departure, the ships came here to pick up their cargo of gunpowder. The original floor with heavy oak beams was removed by the German occupiers in World War II. The rib vault, a vault with a quadrangular base, was thus completely exposed.

Nice to stick your head in here for a while.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 24, 2023

Be surprised by this valuable heritage gem in the middle of industry and natural beauty. Experience the history of the sixteenth century defensive structure in an interactive experience centre. Visit the cozy brasserie and walk along the dike to spot ocean giants from all over the world. Feel the contrast between the busy port activity and the tranquility of the beautiful Beverse polders.

Triggered? More info at beveren.be/nl/fortliefkenshoek

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

March 30, 2023

The officer's residence dates from the French period (1794 - 1815).
It was built on the site where the fort's church originally stood.
The property has undergone several renovations throughout its history and has visibly changed its appearance. Around 1905, a floor was added to the original low building.
During the quarantine period (1849 - 1952) the medical staff of the hospital stayed here.
Later, the families of Belgian soldiers who spent their holidays in the Liefkenshoek fort and the Sint-Anna-Ketenispolder behind it stayed in this building.

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