Jekerkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Non Sum Qualis Eram

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Non Sum Qualis Eram Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ik ben niet zoals ik was
De muur is opengebroken als herinnering aan het trace van de oude stadsmuur uit de 13de eeuw die zich op deze plaats heeft hevonden en die aan de overzijde van de straat nog steeds te zien is

(English translation:)

I am not the way I used to be
The wall has been broken open as a reminder of the trace of the old city wall from the 13th century that was located on this site and which can still be seen on the other side of the street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 50.736′ N, 5° 41.554′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Jekerkwartier. Marker is at the intersection of Sint Pieterstraat and Lang Grachtje, on the left when traveling south on Sint Pieterstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Sint Pieterstraat 26, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 JP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eerste Stadsommuring / First City Wall (a few steps from this marker); Franciscanen- of Minderbroederskerk / Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Faliezustersklooster / Sisters of the Veil Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); De Waalse of Franse kerk / The Walloon or French Church (within shouting distance of this marker); De Bisschopsmolen / The Bishop’s Mill (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Waterpoort Achter de Minderbroeders / “Behind the Franciscans” Water Gate (about 90 meters away); Huis de Ridder / House of Ridder (about 90 meters away); Helpoort / Hell Gate (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Vestingwerken van Maastricht (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Vestingwerken van Maastricht = “Fortifications of Maastricht”

Excerpt (in translation): In 1229, the Duke of Brabant gave permission to the people of Maastricht to build a stone wall to protect the city. Earlier, an earthen wall with palisades had been erected, but this had been destroyed by the other co-lord of the twin-heriditary Maastricht, the bishop of Liège (see Siege of Maastricht, 1204). The wall, built in the second
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. Non Sum Qualis Eram Marker - wide view
The marker is at ground level in an apparent “crack” in the building, which happens to be the Historisch Centrum Limburg, the provincial history center or state archives.
quarter of the 13th century, consisted of coal sandstone and stretched over a length of approximately 2.5 kilometers and was 6 to 8 meters high. The Jeker river functioned as the southern city canal.

(Submitted on November 16, 2023.)

View of Lange Grachtje, looking west image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. View of Lange Grachtje, looking west

This view from (a few steps away and across the street from) the marker site looking west on Lange Grachtje shows the remnants of what are called the first city walls, constructed in the 13th century.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.