at Ommerschans at any one time, and an estimated 5448 workers died whilst at Ommerschans. After its closure, the lands around Ommerschans became part of the state penitential institution Fpc Veldzicht, a few kilometers north at the village of Balkbrug. The grounds are still being cultivated by means of enforced labour. References External links Vereniging de Ommerschans Populated places in Overijssel Ommen