Hourglass in stained glass window Nieuwe Begraafplaats - Lochem - the Netherlands
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N 52° 08.983 E 006° 23.796
32U E 321887 N 5780886
Hourglass in stained glass window at gate building Nieuwe Begraafplaats.
Waymark Code: WM154P2
Location: Gelderland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 10/16/2021
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The new cemetery, although the name suggests otherwise, was founded more than 90 years ago. Landscape architect Poortman managed to convince the municipality with his design for a cemetery fitted into a forest area. Construction began in 1930, but it would take until 1936 before the first funeral took place.
In 1932, a gatehouse designed by the municipal architect Wessels was added to the cemetery. The hourglass sits in one of the stained glass windows of that building. The designer wanted to show with the symbol of the hourglass that life is finite. After turning over the hourglass, the symbolism is that of the resurrection.
What type of hourglass is it?: Other
Is this hourglass accessible 24/7?: no
If the hourglass is not accessible 24/7, open hours for the location of the hourglass:
At daylight only.
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Visit Instructions:
You must provide proof of your visit, it can be in the form of an original photo that you have taken of the hourglass, or a description of the hourglass and of your visit. "Armchair" visits will be deleted.
If you can provide additional information about the hourglass, this will be welcome.