Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Grendelpoort (city gate)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. Grendelpoort (city gate) Marker
Deze middeleeuwse stadspoort werd gebouwd aan het begin van de 14e eeuw en wordt ook wel 'Bergerpoort' of 'Maestrichterpoort' genoemd. De naam is mogelijk afkomstig van de nabijgelegen Grendelput. Bij het slechten van het kasteel en de vestingwerken in 1672 bleef de Grendelpoort gespaard. Bekijk een maquette van de middeleeuwse stad Valkenburg met haar vestingwerken op het Walramplein, op enkele minuten loopafstand van hier.
This medieval city gate was built at the start of the 14th century and it is also called the 'Bergerpoort' or 'Maestrichterpoort'. The name possibly derives from the nearby Grendel water well. With the destruction of the castle and the fortifications in 1672, the Grendelpoort was spared. View a scale model of the medieval city of Valkenburg with its fortifications on the Walramplein, within a couple minutes walking distance from here.
Erected by ANWB, Gemeente Valkenburg aan de Geul. (Marker Number 1946/22.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1672.
Location. 50° 51.786′ N,
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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 of this marker: Grendelpoort - Tweede Wereldoorlog / Grendel Gate - WW II (here, next to this marker); Grendelpoort / Grendel Gate (here, next to this marker); Kapsporen/ Cut Marks / Schlagspuren (within shouting distance of this marker); Construction of the Valkenburg Castle / Opbouw Kasteel Valkenburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Oude School / Former School (within shouting distance of this marker); Oude pastorie / Former Parsonage (about 90 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. Grendelpoort (city gate) Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Grendelpoort (Wikipedia, in Dutch).
History (in translation): In 1329, the Valkenburg fortress was besieged by Duke John III of Brabant and defended by Walram II, son of Reinoud van Valkenburg. Walram was killed and after the capture the castle and defenses were demolished. During construction, it was decided to change the pattern of the town in order to better defend it in the future. The bed of the Geul river was moved slightly to the north and a city wall was built around the city center, equipped with towers and three gates, and connected to the castle of Valkenburg on the Heunsberg. The city gate slightly northwest of the castle is called Grendelpoort.(Submitted on June 22, 2024.)
The gate was built in the years after 1329, probably around 1335. The gate was initially called differently, Bergerpoort, Maastrichtse Poort or Trichterpoort, after the places to which the road led through the gate. On the outside of the gate was a small gate, behind which there used to be a well; the Grendelput. This well disappeared long ago, but the name of the gate has remained.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
