"Het Steenen Baken" Brielle in June 2004. Although in literature and in www. is always spoken of Brielle, the beacon stands nearer to the town Oostvoorne, at the Heindijk near a recreation centre. The beacon had the function of a visual sign, but some times it wore also a coal fire.

(worked from 1630 till 1795, height of building 15 m)

coordinates (GPS) : 51°55'39.6''N - 04°08'26.5''E

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