Lissenweegs Vaartje also called the Lisseweegse Watergang was dug in 1271.

Historical explanation:

The Lisseweegs Vaartje provides a good connection to Bruges. Heavy building materials are transported along the canal, including for building the church, bridges and locks in the polders, and for maintaining the sea defences. Large loads of stones are transported inland, originating from the many brick kilns in the polders and intended for major construction activities, including in Bruges.

The canal has been provided with dikes on both sides since 1279. Around 1750, a lock was built in Zwankendamme and a canal (the Noordvaart) was extended to behind the Graaf Jansdijk. The canal remained navigable until the 19th century. With the construction of the Bruges-Zeebrugge harbour, the last 1500 metres of the canal will be diverted to the west, it will be given a new course along the Pathoekeweg and will flow into the Bruges-Oostende canal.

Source: Inventory of Immovable Heritage

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