The
fieldbattery of Zandvoorde
This battery is situated to
the south of the former rail-road dike and to the north of Zandvoorde along the
Grintweg. The site is preserved as a
monument of history since 27 Feb 2007.
Initially it consisted of
four large open emplacements, one Vf bunker and a few brick bays.
The open emplacements were
constructed in brick and covered with a layer of concrete, (except in the case
of the fourth). They have a large entrance for the gun and on either
side, a small entrance for the personal. The entrances for the personal have a
chicane shape. Four cut-outs for ammunition or personal equipment complete the
emplacement. Two of the four emplacements are a mirror image of each other.
A map dated the 19 Nov 1942 shows that the 2. Battery of 139. AR of the 39. ID was
located here with 4
The best preserved, third emplacement.
A view on the chicane shape entrance.
Present situation.
Unfortunately the first two
emplacements are gone because the preservation procedure took too long, the
third is the best preserved. The forth has the peculiarity of being uncovered
and having two cellar niches near the middle of the emplacement.
The only bunker is a 51a.
To visit, ask permission at
the nearby farm because the battery is situated in a cattle field.
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