The Province of North Holland has distributed nearly €5 million in subsidies for the restoration of 46 national monuments. With this subsidy, the province aims to promote the preservation of national monuments in North Holland through restoration.
Deputy Jelle Beemsterboer: “Monuments are a tangible reminder of our history and give places their unique character. That is why we find it important to preserve this heritage and pass it on to future generations. With this subsidy, the province supports owners and managers in the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of monuments. Together, we ensure that our heritage remains visible and experiential in the future.”
Subsidy for Restoration Projects
Due to the many applications this year, the subsidy amount was increased by €300,000. Of the total 60 applications, 46 were approved (pdf). Subsidies were granted for the restoration of, among others, the estate Beeckestijn, De Nederhorst castle, and the ruins of Brederode. Throughout North Holland, mills and churches are supported. Other examples include the restoration of national monument buildings such as the Westfries Museum and the Beurs van Berlage. The small grave monument of Oscar Carré at Zorgvlied in Amsterdam also receives a contribution.
National Monuments of Cultural-Historical Value
The province considers it important that national monuments are preserved and accessible to the public. Financial support for restoration and repurposing contributes to this. It also provides employment and preserves craftsmanship and skills. The province takes this into account when distributing subsidy funds, part of which come from the national government.
North Holland has over 14,000 national monuments, of which approximately 4,100 were not originally built as residences. In addition, there are about 500 provincial monuments and several thousand municipal monuments, for which the province also provides subsidies.