Fort VIIA of the Warsaw fortress

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One of the entrances to the well-preserved, concrete-covered casemates in the central area of ​​the inner courtyard - presumably used as an ammunition store in the past

The Fort VIIA of the Warsaw Fortress was (also called Fort "Służewiec") a small artillery fort in the outer defensive perimeter of Warsaw fortifications of the late 19th century . It has been partially preserved and is now used commercially. The complex was placed under monument protection on January 27, 1992 (No. 1478).

history

Fort VIIA, which was built from 1891 to 1892, was incorporated as one of five smaller forts in Warsaw into the outer fort belt that had existed for around ten years. It differed from the older artillery forts of this belt in terms of its dimensions (the entire complex, including the outdoor areas, was only 14 hectares in contrast to the Altforts, which were around twice as large), a more modern fortification following the development of the explosive shell, and an unusual floor plan. The fort, located at a height of 110 meters above sea level, was roughly in the shape of a rhombus . The numbering component "A" clarifies the subsequent classification in the system.

The main direction of action from Fort VIIA was to the south; One of the tasks of the facility was to secure the nearby road to Puławy , which is now the multi-lane Puławska Street. Today the fort is also surrounded by Alea Lotników, Modzelewskiego and Smyczkowa streets. The connecting forts were fort "Zbarż" in the west and fort "Służew" in the southeast . The Służewiecki stream valley with its numerous ramifications formed a natural barrier in front of the fort.

Grinding

As part of the razing of the defenses of Warsaw decided on January 31, 1909, the ramparts were largely removed and the construction and concrete elements located there (including accommodation and front capons ) were blown up. Casemates located in the interior (presumably former ammunition depots) were not destroyed.

During the fighting in 1939 the fort did not play a role. Since it was well protected by the ditch and thus a suitable place to store weapons and equipment, German units used it to store requisitioned Polish weapons during the occupation . According to reports, during the Warsaw Uprising , the facility was temporarily fortified and trenches were built on the ramparts.

After the Second World War, the remainder of the fort was used variously until it came into the possession of the military film studio "Czołówka" ( Wojskowe Wytwórnia Filmowa "Czołówka" ) in the 1970s , which is still the owner of the facility today. After the war, warehouses and administration buildings were built in the facility. Today the branches of various companies in the film industry are located here. Modern urban development is increasingly emerging on the former glacis and in the rear.

  • Today's entrance to the site from Aleja Lotników

  • Casemates in the center of the fort

  • Administration building in the northwest of the facility, today the seat of the film company "Czołówka"

  • Former warehouse in the rear area, today used by various film companies

References and comments

  1. ↑ today: Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych Zakład "Czołówka"

Web links

Commons : Fort VIIA of Warsaw Fortress  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 52 ° 10 ′ 23 ″  N , 21 ° 0 ′ 57 ″  E