defense entrenchment frysian munnekezijl holland |
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The dutch village of Munnekezijl arose in the late Middle Ages near the lock in the Lauwers. This lock was beaten in 1476 by the Cistercian monks to protect the dammed ground. At the end of the 16th century, a defense entrenchment was built. |
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