It lies in the Beemster polder, near the city of Purmerend.

Its earthen walls were completed in 1885, while the fort buildings were built between 1909 and 1912.

[2] After the first World War, it was partially transformed into an ammunition depot.

[1] After the second World War, for a short time around 300 collaborators were detained there, who lived in poor conditions.

These forts were suitable for use as wine cellar, because the thick concrete walls made for a constant temperature.