The sandstone falcon is installed!

ByKoen van Velzen 08-12-201512-02-2026

falcon with sandstone platform installed — With a big crane, the contractor installed the falcon.

Today I got an email with a few photos from Franeker.

Construction company Van Marrum BV has installed for project developer, Elizen Vastgoed BV from Twello, the sandstone falcon installed.

The falcon was placed on top of the upper sandstone tympanum of the building with the use of a crane, just where the old falcon used to stand. It stands firmly attached with a thick rod and embedded in a layer of mortar. This way it should be able to last for some time!

_{credit photos: Construction company Van Marrum BV Franeker}

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the gilded falcon is placed on top of the tympanum of the Valckenier House in Franeker — Seen from below it's just a small bird.

Update juni 2021: photos of the Valk after installation

the gilded falcon placed on tympanum Valckeniershuis Franeker — The falcon stands firmly attached with a stainless steel threaded rod of 20 x 600 mm.

In June 2021 I was in Franeker during our holiday. I was asked to record something for a city tour and was told that the Valckeniershuis was in the process of being painted. An excellent opportunity to 'my’ to see the falcon up close again!

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