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description: "The redoubt was built near the Weser by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War in 1640. A lieutenant with 24 musketeers formed the garrison. After the war, the redoubt fell into disrepair, but was later extended and equipped with cannons by the Duke of Calenberg, Johann Friedrich. It has been preserved today as a sand embankment. An information board points out the redoubt. The path is signposted in Rohrsen"
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Alte Schanze
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- Archaeological site

A picnic table with benches in front of a grassy hill and an information board in the nature area.

A tranquil scene of a wooded earthen embankment, grasses growing through it, and sunlight filtering through the oak canopy.

Relic from the Thirty Years' War.

 The redoubt was built near the Weser by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War in 1640. A lieutenant with 24 musketeers formed the garrison. After the war, the redoubt fell into disrepair, but was later extended and equipped with cannons by the Duke of Calenberg, Johann Friedrich. It has been preserved today as a sand embankment. An information board points out the redoubt. The path is signposted in Rohrsen

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Author

Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18

31582 Nienburg/Weser

Organization

Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH

License (master data)

Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH

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Dorfstraße

31627 Rohrsen