The coastal protection monument "Altes Pfahlschutzwerk" was built in the 1980s. It is a testament to how the islanders protected themselves from the tides of the North Sea. After a renovation in 1930, another renovation took place in 2008.

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The coastal protection monument shows how the island protects itself from flooding.

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Distance 173 m

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Tuesday 7 April

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