New replica of a watchtower nears completion

[Robert Vermaat]

Hi all,<br>
just a few pics of the replica of a watchtower south of Utrecht/The Netherlands, which should be ready by the end of next month.<br>
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Yes, it's of wood which is incorrect , but that should be remedied in a few years, when the tower may be rebuilt in stone.<br>
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Just three shot of the series, showing three stages from empty field to now:<br>
<img src="http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2003vechten11s.jpg" style="border:0;"/> <img src="http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2004torenbouw1s.jpg" style="border:0;"/> <img src="http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2004torenbouw6s.jpg" style="border:0;"/><br>
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For the large versions, click [url=http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2003vechten11.jpg" target="top]HERE (1)[/url], [url=http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2004torenbouw1.jpg" target="top]HERE (2)[/url], and [url=http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/2004torenbouw6.jpg" target="top]HERE (3)[/url].<br>
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The whole page can be seen at [url=http://www.fectio.org.uk/groep/vechten.htm" target="top]the FECTIO website[/url].<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=vortigernstudies>Vortigern Studies</A> at: 3/16/04 9:13 am<br></i>

[Anonymous]

Robert, weren't earlier period watch towers made of wood?<br>
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Is this tower close to you? Who's building it? Will you be able to go play on it when it's done? <p>Magnus/Matt<br>
Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix"<br>
Niagara Falls, Canada</p><i></i>

[Robert Vermaat]

Hi Matt,<br>
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Yes, I was not altogether coherent before - they were made of wood in the early stages, but apparently not of the 'cabin'-construction type.<br>
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It IS close to me, 10 minutes by car, about 4 miles on foot. it's being built by our 'Forestry Commission' (Staatsbosbeheer) which has the care of many ancient buildings in a country setting. A bit like The National Trust or English Heritage in the UK. Very non-profit though, mainly concerned with preservation and information. The tower is next to the site of the castellum (which kies under an orchard), but also directly next to the 19th century fortress, which was built on top of the vicus.<br>
Yes, we get to play on it all the sundays that we want, and get paid for it as well..<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>