Heavy war ammunition found along the Dalemsedijk
In October 2023, a special find was made during work on the Dalemsedijk and the waterway behind the Fortes Lyceum in Gorinchem. Twelve heavy stone balls with a diameter of up to 50 cm emerged from the river clay. Presumably leftover 'war ammunition' from the time of the Arkel Wars (1401-1412). The balls were on…
Animal images on a wall in the Burgstraat
During the restoration of the building Burgstraat 7 in Gorinchem, a dividing wall with wall tiles appeared in 1997. Because the wall was not maintained, the tiles were carefully removed and transferred to the municipal depot. 'De Wan' before and after the restoration in 1997 The tiles date from the 17e century and are very likely (partly)…
Discover the archaeological depot of Gorinchem on June 13 - 15
During the National Archeology Days, on Friday 13, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, the archaeological depot on the Arkelsedijk will open its doors to the public. Visitors are welcome between 14.00:17.00 and 30:XNUMX. Admission is free. All archaeological finds from Gorinchem from the past XNUMX years are carefully preserved in the depot.…
Classic heroes from behind old wallpaper in the Burgstraat
In 1881 the house was Burgstraat 33 in Gorinchem, opposite the house with the renaissance facade 't Coemt al van God (1563), a special discovery was made. During work, two classical heroes unexpectedly appeared, hidden behind the old wallpaper. What turned out? Two special tile tableaus with images of the Carthaginian warlord Hannibal and his…
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