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Fortcomplex Knip

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Map of Werbata, ca 1909 Map of D. Creefts, 1784

Description

Name of property:

Fortcomplex Knip

Characteristics:

Fort and three batteries of 18th century defense chain.

  1. Fort Knip: six embrasures and ruin of guardhouse with two rooms.
  2. Remnants of battery on the south side of Kleine Knip consisting of walls and plaster.
  3. Battery on north side of Kleine Knip consisting of raised square of thick sloping walls filled with earth. Walls have disappeared on two sides.
  4. Remnants of walls and plaster of battery on the north side of Groot Knip. Floor parts with large stones and artillery stone.

Monument value:

Scientific value as a representative 18th century defense complex; cultural-historical value as part of a chain of defense works and due to the events that took place in the fort during the slave revolt in 1795.

Construction period:

Second half of the 18th century

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