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Dutchman finds 18th century fortress wall in his backyard

• Doxin 3y ago
  Google translate link: https://nos-nl.translate.goog/artikel/2492554-man-vindt-metershoge-vestingmuur-uit-18e-eeuw-in-zijn-achtertuin?_x_tr_sl=nl&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true https://nos-nl.translate.goog/artikel/2492554-man-vindt-mete... The guy seems to be taking it pretty well. I'd be pretty miffed if I had to surrender my back yard to an ancient stone wall.
  • guestbest 3y ago
    Having historic landmarks on your property is the ultimate white elephant gift, you own it, you pay taxes on it, but you permission to maintain it
  • mcv 3y ago
    Surrender? He now has a beautiful piece of history in his backyard. I'd sign up for that, if my backyard was big enough for that. (I'd have to sign up for having a backyard at all, because I don't currently have one, and my front yard is just big enough for two plants.)
    • Doxin 3y ago
      > I'd have to sign up for having a backyard at all, because I don't currently have one The guy in the article doesn't really have a back yard anymore either is my point.