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Różan Fortress
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Różan Fortress
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Różan Fortress

Рожанские укрепления (крепость Рожан)
PolandРужан1902–1910Military sites
A group of fortifications protecting the Narew crossings, built by Russia in the town of Różan in the first years of the 20th century; the Kingdom of Poland was then part of the Russian Empire. Construction began in 1902 with earth redoubts by the bridge (the so-called Fort IV); the concrete forts I–III were built in 1905–1910. Forts I and II are triangular in plan and Fort III trapezoidal; all three have identical gorge barracks with a caponier. In July 1915 the fortifications were attacked by German forces. Forts 1 and 2 are on the register of monuments.
Комплекс укреплений для защиты переправ через Нарев, возведённый Россией в городе Ружан в первые годы XX века; Царство Польское тогда входило в состав Российской империи. Строительство началось в 1902 году с земляных редутов у моста (так называемый форт IV), бетонные форты I–III сооружены в 1905–1910 годах. Форты I и II треугольные в плане, форт III — трапециевидный; все три имеют одинаковые горжевые казармы с капониром. В июле 1915 года укрепления были атакованы германскими войсками. Форты № 1 и № 2 внесены в реестр памятников.

Property abroad

EraRussian Empire
FunctionFort, settlement
Present ownerPoland (public and private owners)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1902
StatusSold, transferred or lost
As of2026-08
After 1918 the fortifications passed to Poland; according to the National Heritage Institute's register of monuments as of 13 August 2026 forts 1 and 2 are protected (no. A-452 of 20 April 1978).

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