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Archaeological policy advice map of the municipality of Sluis regarding the expected archaeological values.

suitable as a berth for ships, natural or dug water basin that provides shelter from wind and waves. The simplest form consists of no more than an unloading quay. Many ports in...

unvegetated or barely vegetated natural extension of land adjacent to the sea or stream, created because sand or clay particles settle there as a result of the reduction in the...

land between the (original) sea dike that is under serious threat or can no longer be maintained and the new sea dike constructed inland from it.

planting of dunes with trees to prevent drifting.

Archaeological policy advice map of the municipality of Hulst regarding the expected archaeological values.

fortified considerable (residential) building, built by a noble lord, usually in the Middle Ages.

more or less extensive grounds near a castle or country house, consisting of woods and meadows, embellished by ponds and artificial constructions, or a limited piece of land in...

Some villages can be characterized as reduced or incompletely developed settlements (hamlets or hamlets), for example Baarsdorp, Brijdorpe, Eversdijk, Hoogelande,...

floating element that can be sunk in open water to create barriers, quays, etc.

country house or castle with outbuildings and a park or garden. The first instance of this must be 50 years or older. The name country estate does not expire if the house has...

a stelle or stelberg is a raised height on the salt marshes where the cattle (mainly sheep) could seek refuge at high tide. If a well with fresh drinking water for the cattle is...

a body of water located on one of both sides of a dike that has arisen in the event of a dike breach.

A network of 50 Historic Hiking Trails has been developed in this region: 400 kilometers in total. These paths or remnants of them have been restored where possible and...

plot separation, consisting of periodically pruned trees and shrubs.

Forts, entrenchments and batteries are self-contained fortifications that can be defended on all sides, with a four-, five- or six-cornered main shape. Construction was often...

raised height on the salt marshes where the cattle (mainly sheep) could seek refuge at high tide. Also called stele.

Polders arise 1422 - 1532 (1530, 1532, two major storm surges in which large parts of Zeeland disappeared),

Polders were created between 1533 and 1648

piece of land near a dike, where clay was excavated and carted out for the maintenance and repair of a nearby dike.