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Fort Bakkerskil
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Location: Werkendam, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Nederland Fietsland
July 18, 2024
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At Fort (Werk aan de) Bakkerskil, you'll find the southernmost fort of the New Dutch Waterline.
This defensive structure protected, among other things, the Papsluis (1815), which you'll pass a little further on. This magnificent inundation fan lock could flood the polder to the east from Bakkerskil.
For hundreds of soldiers, sleeping at Fort Bakkerskil during the First and Second World Wars was a chilly and cold ordeal. Today, you no longer need to worry about that, as Fort Bakkerskil has been fully restored and transformed into a charming Bed & Breakfast.
This defensive structure protected, among other things, the Papsluis (1815), which you'll pass a little further on. This magnificent inundation fan lock could flood the polder to the east from Bakkerskil.
For hundreds of soldiers, sleeping at Fort Bakkerskil during the First and Second World Wars was a chilly and cold ordeal. Today, you no longer need to worry about that, as Fort Bakkerskil has been fully restored and transformed into a charming Bed & Breakfast.
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•Julia Nikolaeva
April 14, 2021
Cycling
Fort Bakkerskil, built between 1877 and 1880, originally served to protect the nearby Papsluis, which was built in 1815 to connect the Bakkerskil with the lower polders.
During the mobilization …
During the mobilization …
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•Tommy Damen
August 8, 2020
Road cycling
Fort Bakkerskil has been transformed from a chilly affair into a luxury Bed & Breakfast after an enormous restoration. Not only can you spend a special night here, but you can also just enjoy a cup of coffee.
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Location: Werkendam, North Brabant, Netherlands