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'EEN GRENSGEVAL': ARCHEOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK NAAR HET BLOKHUIS WEERDENBRAS (GR.) (1505-1516)

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  • P. Baks

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In June 1992 the BAI conducled an exca­vation at the late medieval blockhouse Weerdenbras (1505-1516) near Groninger Punt. This fortification played an impor­tant role in the reconquest of the city of Groningen in the Saxon wars. The results of the archaeological and historical research show that Weerdenbras was an earthen for­tification which, in partial contrast to the contemporary wooden blockhouses, shows a resemblance in form and function to later field fortifications (redoubts). The block­house of Weerdenbras can be considered a transition to a more modern type of war­fare. 

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1993-12-17

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