Naarden in Gooise Meren, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Kogel / Cannonball

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

1. Kogel / Cannonball Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De kogel boven de voordeur is zeer waarschijnlijk afkomstig uit de beschietingen in de winter/ het voorjaar van 1813-1814, toen de Fransen gelegerd waren in de Vesting en door Nederlandse troepen gebombardeerd werden. Meestal kwamen deze kogels via het dak in een pand terecht, de bewoners metselden de kogels vervolgens in de gevel als aandenken. Slechts in enkele panden in de Vesting is een dergelijke kogel nog te zien. waaronder in de gevel van dit pand.

(English translation:)

The cannonball above the front door most likely came from the shelling in the winter/spring of 1813-1814, when the French were stationed in the Fortress and were bombed by Dutch troops. These balls usually ended up in a building through the roof, the residents then bricked the balls into the facade as a memento. Such a cannonball can only be seen in a few buildings in the Fortress, including in the facade of this building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 52° 17.779′

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N, 5° 9.769′ E. Marker is in Naarden, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Gooise Meren. Marker is at the intersection of Marktstraat and Regenboogstraat, on the right when traveling west on Marktstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktstraat 40, Naarden, Noord-Holland 1411 RN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Replica van Stadspomp / City Water Pump Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Oude Stadehuis / Old City Hall - Marktstraat 22 Naarden (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadhuis / City Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fluweelwerkers en Zijdeweverbus / Velvet Workers and Silk Weavers Assistance Fund (about 90 meters away); Bastion Oud-Molen (Old Mill) (about 120 meters away); Weeshuiskazerne / Orphanage Barracks (about 150 meters away); Het Arsenaal / The Arsenal (about 150 meters away); Comeniusmausoleum / Waalse Kapel • Comenius Mausoleum and Walloon Chapel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naarden.

Kogel / Cannonball Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

2. Kogel / Cannonball Marker - wide view

The marker is visible just to the right of the door, with the cannonball directly above it.

Kogel / Cannonball image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2022

3. Kogel / Cannonball

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.