Jekerkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Huis in den Nieuwenhof
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House on the Nieuwenhof
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
1. Huis in den Nieuwenhof / House on the Nieuwenhof Marker
Before 1500, pious Beguines moved their monastery outside the city wall here. The apse of the chapel dates from 1489, the nave from 1661. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the buildings were used as an almshouse for orphans and guardian children. Renovation by the University of Limburg in 1982.
Erected by The ANWB, VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1500.
Location. 50° 50.655′ N, 5° 41.337′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Jekerkwartier. It is on Zwingelput, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zwingelput 9, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 KH, 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.
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More about this marker. Beguines were, to put it not too finely, members of Christian monastic lay orders (i.e., did not take vows) who performed charitable works.
Also see . . . Chronogram of the law faculty (Kijk Eens Naar Boven). (Submitted on February 9, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
2. Huis in den Nieuwenhof / House on the Nieuwenhof Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
3. Huis in den Nieuwenhof / House on the Nieuwenhof Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
4. Nova curia paupers tuita
Chronogram
A little to the left of the marker is a modern day latin chronogram. Translated from Latin it reads, May the Nieuwenhof that has taken the poor under its wing, and which has now become the seat of the legal science of Maastricht University, gain honour and prestige and produce truly good legal experts. But being a chronogram it also contains a hidden message, with the capital letters being Roman numerals that when shaken, stirred, or somehow otherwise rearranged yield a significant date. Interested readers are urged to work it out for themselves or seek some therapy, whichever is easier.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
