Binnenstad Hoorn , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Oosterpoort
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East Gate
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
1. Oosterpoort / East Gate Marker
Enig overgebleven stadspoort, ontworpen in de stijl van het maniλrisme door Joost Bilhamer. In 1601 werd de poort voorzien van de poortwachterswoning. De stenen zevenbogige brug met smeedijzeren leuning uit 1763 verving een houten brug.
East Gate (1578)
Only remaining city gate, designed in the style of mannerism by Joost Bilhamer. In 1601 the gate was provided with the gatekeeper's house. The stone seven-arched bridge with wrought iron railing from 1763 replaced a wooden bridge.
Erected by ANWB, Gemeente Hoorn. (Marker Number 16037/002.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1601.
Location. 52° 38.458′ N, 5° 4.119′ E. Marker is in Hoorn, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad Hoorn. It is at the intersection of Schellinkhoutersteeg and Kleine Oost when traveling south on Schellinkhoutersteeg. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oosterpoort 1, Hoorn, Noord-Holland 1621 GR, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Post Poddie (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument Onderduikers Hoorn / WWII Unsung Heroes Memorial
this page online
Also see . . . Oosterpoort (ErfgoedHoorn.nl, in Dutch). The QR code leads to this page. Excerpt (in translation):
The Oosterpoort was one of the four entrance gates to Hoorn. It is the only preserved city gate of our city. Most city gates in the Netherlands were lost after they were no longer needed. First, the gates lost their defensive function. Due to the development of heavier artillery, stone gates were no longer sufficient. The earthen ramparts and bastions increasingly took over the defensive function. The city gate was in fact only used for the collection of tolls and excise duties. And it was the place where uninvited guests were kept out of the city. That is why the Oosterpoort does not look like a heavy defensive structure. For example, there are no battlements(Submitted on March 22, 2025.)or loopholes. Of course, the appearance of the gate was important. The rich design and the use of precious materials showed the wealth and power of the city. The Oosterpoort initially had a flat roof, on which a house was built in 1601. The stone bridge dates from 1763 and replaced the original wooden bridge.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 20252. Oosterpoort / East Gate (south side) and marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 22, 2025
3. Intricate brickwork arched ceiling in the throughway σf the gate
Photographed by Kleuren Lichtdruk S. Bakker Jz., Koog-Zaandijk, circa 1899
4. Oosterpoort / East Gate (north side) and bridge
This view shows the other side of the gate long with the seven-arched bridge, as mentioned on the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on March 26, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on March 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
