Welkom to Heusden - Heusden, NL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member T-Team!
N 51° 43.670 E 005° 08.091
31U E 647437 N 5732925
This welcome sign to the Heusden vesting (Heusden Fortress), shows the fortification (outside walls and waterworks) of Heusden.
Waymark Code: WM15V32
Location: Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Date Posted: 02/28/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
Views: 4

"Present-day Heusden was founded around 1200, at the castle of the Lords of Heusden. Strategically located on the Bergsche Maas and link between the Biesbosch and 's-Hertogenbosch. In 1680, the fortified town of Heusden was startled by huge explosions. Cannon shots from the enemy? No, lightning struck the powder tower! The explosion destroyed the castle but the old foundations were rebuilt. After 1968, the fortified town of Heusden was completely restored. Now it looks like you are walking through the 17th century streets again."

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Location: Parking for Heusden

Plaque: no

Construction Material: Metal

Sign Date: Not listed

Occasion Commemorated: Not listed

Artist: Not listed

Web Address: Not listed

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