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Sasmeesterhuis Emblem
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November 30, 2025
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From 1836 to 1839, the Kleine Nete was canalized. To make the river navigable, four locks were built between Grobbendonk and Lier, including Lock 4 in Emblem.
(Information board on site)
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Cycling
In 1894, a swing bridge was built over the lock, over which the old stone road ran between Kessel and Emblem.
Previously, one could only cross the river at low tide via the De Voorstraat at a fordable place, 'Het Seppeken'.
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