Forgotten History
Fort de Schans
Texel, Netherlands
Fort de Schans is a fort in Oudeschild on Texel. The fort was built in 1574 by William of Orange to control the ships entering the Marsdiep. In the Golden Age, Fort de Schans was also used as a prison and court for mutiny on ships. Some people were also executed in the fort.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Texel, Netherlands
- Address
- Schansweg 30, Texel
- Coordinates
- 53.03136, 4.82809
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q12012847
What is Fort de Schans?
Fort de Schans is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Schansweg 30. Other places close by: De Traanroeier, Saint John the Baptist church (Den Burg), Maartenskerk, Fort Harssens.
Where is Fort de Schans?
Fort de Schans is in Texel, Netherlands. Coordinates: 53.03136, 4.82809.
How do I get to Fort de Schans?
Fort de Schans is at Schansweg 30, Texel, Netherlands (53.03136, 4.82809). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.