Fort de Cognelée

The Fort de Cognelée is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in . It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
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  • Type: Bunker
  • Also known as: “Fort de Cognelee”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Marchovelette Cemetery and Memorial and Fort de Marchovelette.

Cemetery
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is situated 3 km southeast of Fort de Cognelée.

Bunker
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The is one of nine forts built as part of the fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in . It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont. is situated 4 km southeast of Fort de Cognelée.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Daussoulx Interchange and Daussoulx.

Locality
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is a locality.

Village
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is a sub-municipality of the city of located in the , , . It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Namur.

Village
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is a sub-municipality of the city of located in the , , . It was a separate municipality until 1977. On 1 January 1977, it was merged into Namur.

Fort de Cognelée

Latitude
50.52462° or 50° 31′ 29″ north
Longitude
4.88871° or 4° 53′ 19″ east
Roof shape
flat
Open location code
9F26GVFQ+RF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 61990156
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­fort
Open­Street­Map feature
military=­bunker
Wiki­data ID
Q3078163
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Polish—“Fort de Cognelée” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bois de Mehaigne and Église Saint-Joseph.

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