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| has gloss | eng: Forming part of the chain of fortifications along the goulet de Brest, the fort du Dellec was built by Vauban in the 17th century, then rebuilt several times, notably in the 19th century when casemates were added for barracks and munitions storage. A German blockhouse typical of those on the Atlantic Wall was also added here by the Germans. It is located on the coastal paths between Brest and Le Conquet in the commune of Plouzané. The fort has been open to the public for some years. |
| lexicalization | eng: Fort du Dellec |
| instance of | c/Fortifications of Brest |
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| has gloss | fra: Constituant un des éléments du plan de défense et de fortification du goulet de Brest, le fort du Dellec a été édifié par Vauban au XVII siècle, puis remanié à plusieurs reprises, notamment au XIX où furent rajoutées les casemates servant au casernement et à la remise des munitions. |
| lexicalization | fra: Fort Du Dellec |
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| geo loc | geographic location 48.352222222222224 -4.5680555555555555 |
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