Forgotten Guardian

Forgotten Guardian

the redoubt of fort vechten, one of the fortresses surrounding the city of utrecht in a double ring and part of the new dutch waterline; a line of innundations and over 60 forts and fortresses that runs north to south through the netherlands.

these fortifications have (due to the long period in which they were not used, while still remaining military objects that were inaccesable to the public) developed into some of the most valuable nature reserves in the netherlands. They are a refuge for a large number of (occasionally rare) plant species, as well as all sorts of animals (the underground buildings for instance, are an important hibernation site for several species of bats).

it is located almost on top of the site of an ancient roman fortress (a naval support base i believe) and the area around the fortress has been one of the richest sources of roman artifacts in the netherlands.

Forgotten Guardian belongs to the following groups:

Dutch Touch, Heritage in Stone, Historic Landmarks of Europe, Landscape Photography, Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation. and à EUROPA! Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints