Spuihuis, Gothic sluice house in Lier, Belgium.
The Spuihuis stands at the beginning of the Binnennete river, featuring a combination of Gothic architecture elements and classicist details in its stone structure.
Built between 1508 and 1516 by architects Antoon I and Antoon II Keldermans, this structure remains the only preserved building from Lier's second city wall.
The building now functions as the headquarters of the Sociëteit van de Schaepshoofden organization, which arranges cultural events in the historic setting.
The sluice house maintains its original purpose of managing water levels in the city by controlling the flow between the Grote Nete and Kleine Nete rivers.
The structure incorporates both defensive fortification elements and water management mechanisms, reflecting medieval engineering solutions for urban water control.
Location: Lier
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.13417,4.57694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44
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