Zonnebeke in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Protective Wooden Structure
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
1. Protective Wooden Structure Marker
Protective wooden shelter, 1914-1915
This shelter was rebuilt based on archaeological finds at Messines. It is typical of the early stages of the war. Timber from damaged farms nearby was often used as building material. Small entrances and a stocky, sturdy structure were intended both to withstand the impact of explosions and to keep out groundwater. An observation platform can be seen between the two doors.
Deze schuilplaats is herbouwd volgens archeologische bevindingen bij Mesen. Ze is typisch voor het begin van de oorlog. Vaak wordt hout uit nabijgelegen stukgeschoten boerderijen als bouwmateriaal gebruikt. Kleine toegangen en een gedrongen, stevige structuur moeten zowel de impact van explosies weerstaan als grondwater tegengaan. Tussen de twee deuren is een observatieplatform te zien.
Cet abri a été reconstruit conforme aux découvertes archéologiques de Messines.
Elle est typique du début de la guerre.
Le bois des fermes voisines détruites est souvent utilisé comme matériau de construction. Les petites entrées, ainsi qu'une structure trapue et robuste doivent à la fois résister à l'impact des explosions et combattre les eaux souterraines. Une plateforme d'observation est visible entre les deux portes.
Dieser Unterstand wurde nach archäologischen Funden in Mesen nachgebaut. Er ist typisch für den Beginn des Krieges. Häufig wird Holz aus nahegelegenen zerstörten Bauernhäusern als Baumaterial verwendet. Kleine Eingänge und eine gedrungene, solide Struktur sollen sowohl den Auswirkungen von Explosionen standhalten als auch dem Grundwasser entgegenwirken. Zwischen den beiden Türen ist eine Beobachtungsplattform zu sehen.
[Photo:] Construction of a similar shelter, 1915
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Location. 50° 52.209′ N, 2° 59.319′ E. Marker is in Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It can be reached from Berten Pilstraat. Marker is at the Passchendaele Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Berten Pilstraat 13, Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen 8980, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Communication Trench (here, next to this marker); Fire Trench (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Communication Trench (a few steps from this marker); Mortar Post (a few steps from this marker); Narrow-gauge Railways (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Communication Trench (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
2. Protective Wooden Structure Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
