peat digger in Woubrugge - The Netherlands
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eikenboom
N 52° 10.007 E 004° 38.339
31U E 612094 N 5780854
a statue of a peat digger
Waymark Code: WM6EKJ
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 05/22/2009
Views: 40
A few hundred years ago, peat was often used for heating purposes as it was readily available in the western part of The Netherlands and, after drying, it provided good fuel. In fact, many of the current lakes in this part of the country were formed through the removal of the peat. These lakes are now mostly used for water sports, interestingly turning a dire necessity of life into a luxury.
This statue is on top of a bridge across a canal called Woudwetering.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Turfsteker
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Lars Hakker
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 28 March 2009
Materials used: clay
Location: Brug
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