Noordersluis in Schardam with the banpaal and some village houses.

Noordersluis in Schardam with the banpaal (boundary marker ) and some houses. A 'no swimming' sign warns for dangerous currents in the water. The Noorder- and Zuidersluis date back to the 14th century. At that time, these were still completely wooden constructions. In the 18th century the side walls were replaced by stone walls. In the village, between the Noorder- and Zuidersluis, there is a ban post of the city of Hoorn, which was placed there in 1761. At that time Schardam therefore still partly belonged to the jurisdiction of the city of Hoorn. The banpost shows a red-colored unicorn; the horn is golden and points in the direction of the city of Hoorn, on the other side of Hoornse Hop. The animal also holds a shield depicting Hoorn's coat of arms. The banpaal is a national monument. Schardam, North-Holland, the Netherlands. Photo made with smartphone - Samsung Galaxy S20.