Skeletons in the party cellar: Sanctioned desecration of the graveyard of the Nieuwe Kerk (Delft)

This annotation concerns the appeal of a verdict on a building permit issued without requiring sufficient archaeological research. The case illustrates municipalities’ freedom to ignore the protection of archaeological heritage under the new Heritage Law.

Jelle Nijland and Gerrit Dusseldorp • May 01, 2017 • 2 comments

The Nieuwe Kerk in Delft: Of Stadtholders and Stakeholders

A Dutch court recently decided that it is in the common interest to allow building activities in the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk) in Delft. These activities will lead to the destruction of approximately 2000 graves without proper archaeological documentation.

Jelle Nijland and Gerrit Dusseldorp • March 15, 2016

Den Bosch & Delft: Destruction of Dutch archaeological heritage

Dutch archaeology will be reorganized with the implementation of the Heritage Act. We highlight problems in the current situation and review how the proposed Act impacts those. It suggests that the archaeological record may be worse off in the near future.

Jelle Nijland and Gerrit Dusseldorp • October 30, 2015

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Skeletons in the party cellar: Sanctioned desecration of the graveyard of the Nieuwe Kerk (Delft)

The Nieuwe Kerk in Delft: Of Stadtholders and Stakeholders

Den Bosch & Delft: Destruction of Dutch archaeological heritage