Stelling van Amsterdam - St. Aagtendijk

St. Aagtendijk dates back to the Middle Ages (13th century) and has a wide inundation canal and defensive moat on its west side. During the construction of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, the northern route was adjusted and a sandbox was placed underground.

Five dams span the canal, two of which have original cast-iron tubes. A sixth dam disappeared during the construction of the A9 motorway. A battery for 6cm artillery was located near the gas station. On the east side runs the Genieweg, a covered route for troop movements. A secondary battery with three guns and four ammunition depots is located in the dike.

On July 7, 1944, the Albrecht resistance group reported a German occupation with approximately 30 machine gun posts, some manned by "Herman Göring" troops. The inundated area east of the embankment was marked with "Minengefahr" (Mining Fahr) signs.

The dike profile is largely intact, with visible soil deposits, pollarded willows, and boundary markers. The A9 highway lies immediately to the west.

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Source

• Text: TracesofWar
• Photos: TracesofWar
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