The book covers the first construction phase of Gorinchem Castle (1412-1460), built by Count William VI of Holland. The title comes from an account from 1435-1436: "Other expenditure incurred at the castle in Gorinchem…." The castle was built on the southwestern corner of the town after the Arkel Wars. It…
The history of the ferry in Gorinchem, from the Middle Ages to the present. For centuries, the ferry was essential for trade, transport, and connections between Gorinchem and surrounding areas. Over time, the ferries, owners, and routes changed, partly due to technological developments and evolving infrastructure. Despite competition from bridges and tunnels, the ferry remained…
[atlasvoice] Amateur archaeologist Arie Saakes made a spectacular discovery a few months ago. He thought he saw the outline of the Blue Tower's keep on a Royal Air Force aerial photograph from 1944. Aerial photographs can yield a lot of interesting information about archaeological sites, but not every shot is suitable. The photo must first be…
In October 2017, the developer submitted the feasibility study in preparation for the construction of a hotel at the Buiten de Waterpoort location. The documents were assessed and approved by the municipality. It was decided that the archaeological wall remains (including the tower) would be preserved at the site itself, with the wall remains –…
[atlasvoice] The first volume of the Dutch Castle Studies Foundation (SKN) will be published soon. The SKN aims to promote and publish scholarly research on castles, country estates, and related historical green spaces. The publication will include newly discovered castle sites that challenge traditional dating based on external characteristics.
[atlasvoice] At the end of October, the municipality of Gorinchem received the results of the feasibility study on incorporating archaeological finds into the floor of the hotel being built at the Buiten de Waterpoort site. The policy department is now assessing these research results. The municipal executive will then make a decision and inform the municipal council.
[atlasvoice] On Wednesday, August 30th, mechanical soil borings were conducted around the wall remains previously discovered during archaeological research outside the Waterpoort to gain a better understanding of the location of the remains still present underground, so that the foundation and pile plan for the hotel can be adjusted accordingly. The research was conducted…
[atlasvoice] The permit holder for the new Buiten de Waterpoort hotel has submitted a proposal to incorporate the archaeological finds into the hotel. This proposal must first be assessed for feasibility, for which the permit holder requested approval from the municipal executive board. After consulting with the city council, the executive board…
[atlasvoice] The evaluation report of the archaeological research conducted as part of the permitting process for the construction of a hotel outside the Waterpoort has been released. The main conclusion and recommendations: the discovered fortifications are worth preserving, and it is recommended that they be preserved as much as possible and, where possible, the construction plan be adapted accordingly. The municipality of Gorinchem…
In 1983, a very heavy, approximately 9.30 m thick, roughly east-west running wall was discovered in a construction pit south of Krabsteeg, now Schuttersgracht. The wall was built with stones measuring approximately 25 x 5 x 12 cm. This wall was still preserved up to a height of approximately 3,50 m and rested on a wooden foundation. Parallel to this wall, 2,5 m to the north, a second, approximately...
[atlasvoice] A photo impression of the archaeological research into the wall remains found outside the Waterpoort in Gorinchem. Taken by SOB Research on March 17th.
The excavation of the foundations outside the Waterpoort in Gorinchem is a hot topic in the city. As a follow-up to the lecture evening held earlier at the Gymnasium in Gorinchem, the Historical Society "Oud-Gorcum" is organizing an evening on Monday evening, March 13th, with the theme "The Blue Tower: Why Was It in Gorinchem and…"
[atlasvoice] Many questions remain about the exact location of the remains of the former castle complex, the Blauwe Toren (Blue Tower). At the request of the Menno van Coehoorn Foundation, W. Annema, engineer, overlaid several old maps on the current map of this area. Annema, W. (2017) The significance of the discovered remains of the fortifications…
[atlasvoice] At the end of November, archaeologists from SOB Research made a special discovery during a test trench investigation in the Buiten de Waterpoort area: a section of the old city wall from the 14th century.de century with an accompanying tower. Parts of the city wall have previously been found elsewhere in the city. This discovery makes the…