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North Gate at Chateau d Hougoumont
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North Gate at Chateau d Hougoumont
Chⴥ au d Hougoumont is a large farmhouse situated at the bottom of an escarpment near the Nivelles road in Braine-l Alleud, near Waterloo, Belgium. The escarpment is where British and other allied forces faced Napoleons Army at the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. Date: circa 1904
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Belgian Chateau Delapidated Falling Farm House Hougoumont Ramshackle Waterloo Braine
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A Glimpse into the Past: The Delapidated North Gate of Chateau d'Hougoumont This evocative photograph captures the North Gate of Chateau d'Hougoumont, a ramshackle farmhouse situated at the bottom of an escarpment near the Nivelles road in Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium. The image, estimated to have been taken around 1904, offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to the aftermath of one of the most significant historical events in European history: the Battle of Waterloo. The Chateau d'Hougoumont, a large farmhouse that once stood proudly against the backdrop of the battlefield, bore the brunt of the fierce fighting between British and other allied forces and Napoleon's Grand Army on June 18, 1815. The North Gate, which once served as an entrance to the chateau's courtyard, now lies in a state of falling down, a testament to the passage of time and the battles that once raged around it. The escarpment, where the British and allied forces faced the French army, is a hauntingly beautiful backdrop to the dilapidated gate. The rolling hills and verdant landscape, dotted with trees and wildflowers, contrast sharply with the crumbling stones of the gate, creating a poignant juxtaposition of nature's resilience and the remnants of human conflict. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded of the rich history that lies hidden within the walls of this once grand chateau and the significance of the Battle of Waterloo in shaping the course of European history. The North Gate of Chateau d'Hougoumont stands as a poignant reminder of the past, inviting us to reflect on the events that once unfolded on this hallowed ground.
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