Forgotten History
Fort de Marchovelette
Fernelmont, Belgium
The Fort de Marchovelette is one of nine forts built as part of the fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium. It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont. Contrasting with the French forts built in the same era by Raymond Adolphe Séré de Rivières, the fort was built exclusively of unreinforced concrete, a new material, rather than masonry. In 1914 the fort was heavily bombarded by German artillery in the Battle of Namur.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Fernelmont, Belgium
- Coordinates
- 50.50653, 4.93740
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q3078196
What is Fort de Marchovelette?
Fort de Marchovelette is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Franc-Waret Castle, Fort de Cognelée, Château du Moisnil, Fernelmont Castle.
Where is Fort de Marchovelette?
Fort de Marchovelette is in Fernelmont, Belgium. Coordinates: 50.50653, 4.93740.
How do I get to Fort de Marchovelette?
Fort de Marchovelette is at Fernelmont, Belgium (50.50653, 4.93740). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.