Memorial · Oldambt · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Graaf Adolfmonument in Oldambt

Graaf Adolfmonument is a memorial in Oldambt, Groningen. This place has a story in the app. Within 20 m you'll find a bench.

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The story

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Story · Graaf Adolfmonument

You're standing at the Count Adolf Monument, on the western edge of the village of Heiligerlee. A battle was fought here in 1568, and according to the traditional Dutch telling of history, this Battle of Heiligerlee marked the start of the Eighty Years' War. Count Adolf of Nassau fought on the Dutch side and was killed. The monument carries his name.

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Facilities near Graaf Adolfmonument

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, public toilet, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

Bench on Provincialeweg, OldambtBench · 20 m

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