GORINCHEM – At the initiative of city archaeologist Pieter Floore and Herman Nieuwdorp (spatial development department of the municipality), a unique memorial will be placed in the city for the Court of ArkelThe monument is being erected in memory of the finds on the site of the future V&D, where various objects belonging to the family were found. From Arkel were found.
The memorial will be placed in the Struisvogelstraat near the Kazernepoort and will cost 6700 euros. The finds from the V&D site will be incorporated into the monument. For example, a base of a found column will be used. The two-meter high monument will also feature the family crest From Arkel applied.
August 5, 2003
The City of Gorinchem