Kraaienestersluis

The Kraaienestersluis dates back to the late 14th century. It is one of the three locks that lead from the peat extraction area to the Vecht transport road. The lock leads to the Tienhovensche Vaart, which was dug in the 14th century as a border ditch between the mining areas of Tienhoven and Breukelen. With the start of peat extraction in the 17th century, the ditch was used as a peat canal. It now forms the border between the Loosdrechtse plassen and the deep-lying polder Bethune. The eastern part of the canal formed the border between Holland and Utrecht for a long time. In 1650 a lock keeper's house was built next to it where tolls were also levied. This property was also inn and courthouse, formerly a common combination of functions. In 2002 the lock was restored and made self-operable. A little further away is Fort Tienhoven (1848-1850).

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