Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Gravensteen

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

1. Gravensteen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Eerst grafelijke, sinds 1463 stedelijke gevangenis met gerechtplaats. Het oudste deel is de vierkante toren, waarvan de onderbouw waarschijnlijk uit de 13de eeuw stamt. De galerij werd in de 17de eeuw gebouwd, evenals een tuchthuis, waarvan de hoofdgevel zich op het Pieterskerkhof bevindt. De vierschaar met schepenkamer werd gebouwd door stadsarchitect Willem van der Helm. Na de Tweede Wereldoorlog is het Gravensteen gerestaureerd en sindsdien gebruikt door del juridische faculteit van de Leidse universiteit.

Country jail, from 1463 onwards municipal jail. Nowadays used by the faculty of law of the Leiden University.

(English translation of Dutch text:)

First used by the nobility, then since 1463 a municipal jail with a court. The oldest part is the square tower, the base of which probably dates from the 13th century. The gallery was built in the 17th century, as well as a prison, the main facade of which is located on the Pieterskerkhof. The courthouse with aldermen's room was built by city architect Willem van der Helm. After the Second World War, the Gravensteen was

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restored and has since been used by the law faculty of Leiden University.

Erected by VVV, Gemeente Leiden, ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1463.

Location. 52° 9.48′ N, 4° 29.214′ E. Marker is in Leiden, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). Marker is on Pieterskerkhof, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pieterskerkhof 6, Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 SR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Recht en Slecht / Right and Wrong (a few steps from this marker); Latijnse School / Latin School (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrims in Leiden (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrim Fathers' Leiden Exile Deaths (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mayflower, 1620: In Memory of Rev. John Robinson, M.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); John Robinson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jean Pesjinhofe / Jean Pesjin Almshouse (about 90 meters away); Albert Verwey (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leiden.

Also see . . . Gravensteen (Leiden) (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Modern uses (in translation): In 1955 the Gravensteen
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 24, 2022

2. Gravensteen Marker - wide view
was given a new function: the building became a book warehouse. Soon the function of the building changed again. Leiden University was faced with a lack of space and took the building into use. In particular, the legal history department of the Faculty of Law found accommodation here in a place rich in history. From 2006 to 2011, the university's International Office was located in this building. Since 2011, the Department of Student and Educational Affairs (not to be confused with student center Plexus ) has been located here.

(Submitted on March 3, 2023.)

Execution of the perpetrators of the assassination attempt on Maurice of Orange image. Click for full size.

Class Janszoon isscher II (courtesy of Geheugen van Nederland via Wikimedia Commons), 1623

3. Execution of the perpetrators of the assassination attempt on Maurice of Orange

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.