Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje
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Van der Speck Almshouse

Sint Pieter Almshouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. Sint Pieter Almshouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gesticht in 1645 door Pieter Gerritz. van der Speck. De huisjes stonden op het erf achter zijn huis aan de Langebrug en waren bedoeld voor gereformeerde "arme, eerlijcke, deugdzame luiden".
Gerestaureerd in 1987.

Almshouse, founded in 1645 for the benefit of Reformed "poor, honest and virtuous people".

(English translation of the Dutch text on marker:)
Founded in 1645 by Pieter Gerritsz. van der Speck. The houses stood in the yard behind his house on the Langebrug and were intended for Reformed "poor, honest, virtuous people". Restored in 1987.

Erected by Gemeente Leiden, ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1645.

Location. 52° 9.445′ N, 4° 29.32′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is at the intersection of Pieterskerkhof and Nieuwsteeg on Pieterskerkhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pieterskerkhof 42, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 SN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Philips van Leyden (a few steps from this marker); Albert Verwey (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Steen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. (about 90 meters away); Pilgrim Fathers' Leiden Exile Deaths (about 90 meters away); Pilgrims in Leiden (about 90 meters away); Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse (about 90 meters away); John Robinson (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

More about this marker. The marker is easy to overlook, as it stands inconspicuously in a somewhat obscured corner.

Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje / Van der Speck Almshouse Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje / Van der Speck Almshouse Marker - wide view

Dedication inscription above the doorway indicating the sponsor and year of dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

3. Dedication inscription above the doorway indicating the sponsor and year of dedication

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje⎯⎯⎯Van der Speck Almshouse

Sint Pieters- of Van der Speckhofje
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Van der Speck Almshouse