Description – The gate of Ekeren was part of the Grote Omwalling (city defensive wall) up north. It was a non-monumental gate that offered acces to Antwerp and the road to Ekeren.
Construction & Armament – This non-monumental gate was built using bricks and earth works. The Grote Omwalling entails two defensive moats and intervals called saillants.
Current condition – All traces of the Ekeren gate has been demolished when the port of Antwerp expanded to the north.
Sources – Own elaboration; Gils, R.