Spanish Line in Stropersbos

This area has seen its share of wars. It could hardly be otherwise, for a forest that dates back to the 13th century. The War of the Spanish Succession still rears its head here and there. Here you will find remains of the Line that served in 1701.
(Information board on site)
One of the paths in the bid is therefore called "Liniedreef". This runs along the canal "De Linie".

Line of defense from 1701-1702, set up by the commander of the French troops de Bedmar during the War of the Spanish Succession. The 2.5 km long line consists of a moat, parapet, eight redans and a fortress.

History about the spacious surroundings of this highlight.
Discover the traces in the landscape.
Explanation: Fort Bedmar was built in 1701 by order of the marquis of the same name, in a strategic location at the intersection of the Clingedijk and the Koningsdijk. The quadrangular fort was one of the most important fortifications of the Bedmar Line. It is striking that these new forts were much larger than their predecessors, because the range of the artillery had increased considerably. Today there is a campsite on the site of the fort. However, if you look closely, you will still see many remains. The gentle slope of the campsite is nothing more than the glacis, the raised firing zone in front of the fort. The plot layout of the campsite suggests the shape of the former fort. A large part of the inner moat has been preserved behind the laurel hedge. On the access roads to the campsite, cobblestone strips mark the fort moats and a section in Corten steel shows the structure and height of Fort Bedmar.

Source: staatsspaanselinies.eu/nl/de-staats-spaanse-linies/lijstdisplay/linie:fort-bedmar.htm