Wyck in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Waterpoortje / Water Gate

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

1. Waterpoortje / Water Gate Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1714 werd het kleine poortje in de laat 13 de-eeuwse stadsmuur vergroot, zodat het laden en lossen van schepen gemakkelijker werd. In 1890 werd deze waterpoort door de gemeente Maastricht gesloopt, het monument is echter op last van de minister van Binnenlandse Zaken in 1897 gereconstrueerd.

(English translation:)

In 1714 the small gate in the late 13th century city wall was enlarged to make loading and unloading ships easier. In 1890 this water gate was demolished by the Maastricht municipality. In 1897, however, the monument was reconstructed on the orders of the Minister of Interior Affairs.

Erected by The ANWB, VVV.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.

Location. 50° 50.846′ N, 5° 41.876′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Wyck. Marker is at the intersection of Waterpoort and Stenenwal on Waterpoort. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maastricht, Limburg 6221 EK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Poort van Beusdael / Van Beusdael “Gate” (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sint Gillishospitaal / Saint Gillis Hospital (about 150 meters away); Sint Servaasbrug / Saint Servaas Bridge May 10, 1940 Memorial (about 240 meters away); Battle of Maastricht 13th Infantry Regiment Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); William Greentree Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); “Old Hickory” Division Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bierbrouwerij De Ridder / De Ridder Brewery (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jekertoren / Jeker Tower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Wycker Waterpoort (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Recent history (in translation): Ships were still unloaded and loaded here until the middle of the 19th century. In 1890 the gate was demolished on the orders of the municipal council, when the Wycker city wall along the Maas was lowered and the retaining wall behind it excavated. The demolition reportedly took place in order to widen the road to the new director's home of Victor Jaunez, director of the Société Céramique, but in fact there was no need. The Municipal Commission for the Preservation of Historical Memorials alerted the Minister of the Interior. Seven
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

2. Waterpoortje / Water Gate and Marker
years later, the gate had to be rebuilt by order of the Empire. The design was by Pierre Cuypers, who decorated the historic gate with some elements in pseudo-medieval style.

(Submitted on November 29, 2023.)

Waterpoortje / Water Gate - as seen from the river image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Otter (via Wikimedia Commons under CC 3.0 license), March 27, 2010

3. Waterpoortje / Water Gate - as seen from the river

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.