Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Mallegatsluis
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Mallegat Lock

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2026

1. Mallegatsluis / Mallegat Lock Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Mallegatsluis
De voorganger van de huidige Mallegatsluis lag 50 meter verder naar het westen en dateert van 1577. Voor de bouw hiervan werd het sloopmateriaal van de Noodgodskapel gebruikt. In 1764 werd de huidige sluis gebouwd, omdat de oude te bouwvallig was geworden. Twee natuurstenen reliëfs in de oost muur van de schutsluis en ook de grote witte sluiswachterswoning herinneren aan die herbouw. In 1884 was grootscheeps onderhoud noodzakelijk en werd de sluis drie maanden gesloten. Nadien is regelmatig gespeculeerd over de bouw van een derde Mallegatsluis, maar die is er nooit gekomen. Het huidige uiterlijk van de sluis met elektrische hefdeuren dateert van de laatste verbouwing in de jaren 1941 en 1942. In de jaren 2002 en 2003 is de sluis opnieuw gerestaureerd en werd hiervoor maanden gesloten.

(English translation:)

Mallegat Lock
The predecessor to the current Mallegatsluis (“Mallegat Lock”) was located 50 meters further west and dated back to 1577. Demolition materials from the Noodgodskapel (Chapel of Our Lord of Sorrows) were used in its construction. The current lock was built in 1764

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because the old one had become too dilapidated. Two natural stone reliefs in the eastern wall of the lock chamber, as well as the large white lock-keeper's house, serve as reminders of that reconstruction. Major maintenance was required in 1884, necessitating the lock's closure for three months. There was subsequent speculation about building a third Mallegatsluis, but this never materialized. The lock's current appearance, featuring electric lifting gates, dates from the final renovation carried out in 1941 and 1942. The lock underwent further restoration in 2002 and 2003, during which time it was closed for several months.

Erected by the ANWB. (Marker Number 2162/29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 52° 0.41′ N, 4° 42.686′ E. Marker is in Gouda, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is at the intersection of Mallegatsluis and Veerstal on Mallegatsluis. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gouda, Zuid-Holland 2802 RB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Mallegatsluis / Mallegat Lock marker, with the lock in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2026

2. Mallegatsluis / Mallegat Lock marker, with the lock in the background

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: Veerstalpoort of Waterpoort / Veerstal Gate or Water Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kaaspakhuizen / Cheese Warehouses (about 90 meters away); Pieter Hugesztoren / Pieter Hugesz Tower (about 120 meters away); De Sterke Samsom (about 180 meters away); IJsfabriek William Barendsz / William Barendsz Ice Factory (about 180 meters away); Nieuwe Veerstal en bolwerk de Punt / New Veerstal and the 'De Punt' Bastion (about 180 meters away); Voormalig postkantoor / Former Post Office (about 210 meters away); Woonhuis van Arie Blanken / Residence of Arie Blanken (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gouda.

Also see . . . Mallegatsluis (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation):

The Mallegatsluis is a lock with lifting gates situated between the Hollandsche IJssel river
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 2, 2026

3. Mallegatsluis / Mallegat Lock
Looking south, towards the Hollandse IJssel
and the Turfsingel—one of the canals encircling the Dutch city of Gouda in the province of South Holland. …

The lock measures 45.00 m in length and 7.85 m in width,…

Over the centuries, this lock has been relocated and rebuilt several times. The Mallegatsluis is designated as a municipal monument.

(Submitted on September 24, 2026.)

Mallegatsluis, Gouda image. Click for full size.

circa 1928

4. Mallegatsluis, Gouda

Looking north, towards the Turfsingel

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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Mallegat Lock