Zonnebeke in West-Vlaanderen, Flanders, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Mortar Post
1915-1916
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
1. Mortar Post Marker
Mortar post, 1915-1916
This depot is a reconstruction of an archaeological find near Pilkem. The concrete blocks are from the same excavation. The structure probably served as a storage facility for mortars, small pieces of artillery that have a simple firing pipe and were ideal for lobbing shells at close range.
Deze opslagplaats is een reconstructie van een archeologische vondst bij Pilkem. De betonblokken zijn afkomstig van de opgraving. Hoogst waarschijnlijk dient het bouwwerk als opslagplaats van munitie voor mortieren. Deze kleine stukken artillerie hebben een eenvoudige afvuurpijp en zijn ideaal om de tegenstander op korte afstand met granaten te bestoken.
Cet entrepôt est une reconstitution d'une découverte archéologique près de Pilkem. Les blocs de béton proviennent de l'excavation. Très probablement, la construction servait de hangar à munitions pour les mortiers. Ces petites pièces d'artillerie avaient une bouche à feu simple et étaient idéales pour lancer des grenades à courte portée en direction de l'adversaire.
Bei diesem Depot handelt es sich um den Nachbau eines archäologischen Fundes in der Nähe von Pilkem. Die Betonblöcke stammen aus der Ausgrabung. Höchstwahrscheinlich dient das Bauwerk als Lagerort für Mörser-Munition. Diese kleinen Artilleriegeschütze verfügen über ein einfaches Abschussrohr und eignen sich ideal zum Abfeuern von Granaten aus nächster Nähe.
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Location. 50° 52.204′ N, 2° 59.333′ E. Marker is in Zonnebeke, Vlaanderen (Flanders), in West-Vlaanderen. It can be reached from Berten Pilstraat. 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 (a few steps from this marker); Protective Wooden Structure (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Communication Trench (a few steps from this marker); Fire Trench (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Communication Trench (within shouting distance of this marker); Model Trench System (within shouting distance
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 13, 2024
2. Mortar Post Marker
The marker can be seen to the right. Mark is standing in the firing section of the post. He is 6’4” tall.
Regarding Mortar Post. Marker is in outdoor trench exhibit at the Passchendaele Museum.
Also see . . . Trench Warfare (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 8, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
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 94 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 7, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on March 8, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
