VOC kanon - Woerden - NL - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

“Bij de Blokhuisbrug richtten de Spanjaarden bij het beleg van Woerden in 1575-1576 een blokhuis op.” Een blokhuis is de oude naam van een verdedigingswerk, om een bepaalde doorgang te bewaken. Rob: “Op deze plek werd de toegang tot de stad vanuit het westen geblokkeerd. Dan kon er geen voedsel worden aangevoerd via de Rijn of Rijndijk en zou de stad zich moeten overgeven wegens gebrek aan eten.”
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"At the Blokhuis Bridge, the Spaniards erected a blockhouse at the siege of Woerden in 1575-1576." A blockhouse is the old name of a defensive structure, to guard a certain passageway. Rob: "At this spot, access to the city from the west was blocked. Then no food could be brought in via the Rhine or Rhine dyke and the city would have to surrender for lack of food."
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What type of artillery is this?: kanon Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: V.O.C Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: ja 50 mtr verderop Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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