Fort Beneden-Lent — Forgotten History, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Forgotten History

Fort Beneden-Lent

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Fort Beneden Lent or Nieuw Knodsenburg is a fort on the north bank of the Waal west of the village of Lent. The fort was built in 1862. Firstly to defend the city of Nijmegen and later to protect the railway bridge over the Waal. The fort consists of a bomb-proof accommodation building surrounded by an earthen redoubt and a moat.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Address
Zaligestraat bij 6, Nijmegen
Coordinates
51.86203, 5.85257
How to get there
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Wikidata
Q2225118

What is Fort Beneden-Lent?

Fort Beneden-Lent is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Zaligestraat bij 6. Other places close by: Maria Geboortekerk, Hervormde Kerk, Kronenburgertoren, St Steven's Church.

Where is Fort Beneden-Lent?

Fort Beneden-Lent is in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Coordinates: 51.86203, 5.85257.

How do I get to Fort Beneden-Lent?

Fort Beneden-Lent is at Zaligestraat bij 6, Nijmegen, Netherlands (51.86203, 5.85257). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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