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Ekerse Putten, Ekeren, Antwerp, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgiumi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Ekerse Putten | Group of Pits (Flooded) |
| Ekeren | Municipal District |
| Antwerp | Municipality |
| Antwerp | Province |
| Flanders | Region |
| Belgium | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
51° 17' 0'' North , 4° 23' 47'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Pits (Flooded) - last checked 2022
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kapellen | 26,410 (2011) | 4.3km |
| Stabroek | 17,294 (2012) | 5.6km |
| Brasschaat | 37,040 (2012) | 6.7km |
| Antwerpen | 459,805 (2012) | 7.1km |
| Schoten | 33,622 (2011) | 8.2km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACAM | 2170 Merksem, Antwerp | 6km |
| MKA, Mineralogische Kring Antwerpen | Edegem, Antwerp | 14km |
| BVP | 9170 Sint-Gillis-Waas, East-Flanders | 20km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Muisbroek
The two "Ekerse Putten" ("Ekeren Pits", also: Muisbroek) were excavated in the 1920s as part of the construction of the Antwerp-North marshalling yard (1925-1930). The soil was used to raise the floor of the yard. That the pits would have served as a water reservoir for the steam trains is a persistent myth that circulates in the region. Due to the massive presence of fossil limestone (shells) in the sediment layers dating from the Pliocene and Miocene, the water has a hardness of more than 35 degrees DH, which makes it unsuitable as process water for steam boilers.
The current area is 55 ha, of which 25 ha is water and 15 ha for sunbathing and playing fields. It is designed as a nature and recreation area.
The area borders in the south on another green area "Bospolder-Ekers moeras" and the district of Schoonbroek can be reached via a pedestrian bridge over the A12.
The domain is owned by the Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen ("National Company of the Belgian Railways") and has been leased to the city of Antwerp until the end of 2010.
The large pond ("Grote Put") which has a maximum depth of approximately 21 m - is one of the most popular dive sites in Flanders. This is because the perpendicular clay walls (from 5 to 10 m depth) contain clearly recognizable fossil shell layers.
The following fish are common in the pond: carp, perch, eel, pike. There are also crayfish and mussels present.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekerse_Putten |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q2363216 |
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