Entrench at the Fort of Gerhees

Description

If you want to go back in time for a while, you can do so during this walk.

You can park and depart at the swimming pool 'De Merel' at KP 20.

A little history about the Schans? The need for 'fortification' is timeless. The Romans protected their camps with ramparts and ditches, just as the Vikings did later. 'Schans' originally meant 'branch or brushwood', which refers to the woven wood constructions that served as parapets to defend against the enemy.

The (farmers') fortifications, like the Schans of Gerhees, were directly established as a result of the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648), the Dutch Revolt against the Spanish Empire. During this turbulent period, the entire Kempen region suffered from wandering gangs and mutinous soldiers who targeted provisions and money.

Through the information boards on the way, one can learn much more.

More photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YFQkxucm1g1Jj8ZBA

Happy walking,

Eddy, Rita, and Prinske

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