For the external staircase also called a perron, see Perron (staircase).
A perron (in French; also Dutch: perroen) is kind of stone column, often decorated with a cross-bearing orb (globus cruciger) common to many towns and cities belonging to the erstwhile Prince-Bishopric of Liège (980-1795) in modern-day Belgium. They were primarily built in the so-called Good Cities (Bonnes Villes or Goede Steden) that formed the primary urban settlements in the polity. Many survive, although not in their original form. Perrons were also built in the smaller Principality of Stavelot-Malmedy.[citation needed]
The columns came to symbolise civic freedom and autonomy (initially bishopric autonomy, later urban autonomy). This stemmed from their function as places where laws were proclaimed and justice was administered. However, the actual origin of the symbols of the column is unclear, with analogies made with the ancient pillories. In 1467, after recapturing the rebellious city of Liège, Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy had the city's perron dismantled and removed to Bruges, not to be returned until after his death.[1] This was "viewed both as a punishment of the people of Liège and as a clear warning to any Flemish subjects who might be tempted to question the duke's authority".[2]
The re-erection of the Liège Perron, as a symbol of local autonomy, in 1478 after the end of Burgundian rule.
The former cities of the Prince-Bishrophic where perrons have been built are nowadays located in multiple regions and provinces of Belgium, in addition to one in the Netherlands (that of Maastricht, which was a condominium of the Prince-Bishopric and the Duchy of Brabant during the Middle Ages).
^Arnade, Peter (2008). Beggars, Iconoclasts, & Civic Patriots : The Political Culture of the Dutch Revolt. New York: Cornell University Press. p. 15. ISBN978-0-8014-4681-8.
Boone, Marc (Spring 2002). "Urban Space and Political Conflict in Late Medieval Flanders". The Journal of Interdisciplinary History. 32 (4): 621–640. doi:10.1162/002219502317345538. JSTOR 3656148. S2CID 144682803.
Pirenne, Henri (1932). "Le conflit Liégeois-Bourguignon et le Perron Liégeois". Annales du congrès de Liége.
January 01, 1970
perron, columnar, monument, external, staircase, also, called, perron, perron, staircase, perron, french, also, dutch, perroen, kind, stone, column, often, decorated, with, cross, bearing, globus, cruciger, common, many, towns, cities, belonging, erstwhile, pr. For the external staircase also called a perron see Perron staircase A perron in French also Dutch perroen is kind of stone column often decorated with a cross bearing orb globus cruciger common to many towns and cities belonging to the erstwhile Prince Bishopric of Liege 980 1795 in modern day Belgium They were primarily built in the so called Good Cities Bonnes Villes or Goede Steden that formed the primary urban settlements in the polity Many survive although not in their original form Perrons were also built in the smaller Principality of Stavelot Malmedy citation needed The perron at Theux The columns came to symbolise civic freedom and autonomy initially bishopric autonomy later urban autonomy This stemmed from their function as places where laws were proclaimed and justice was administered However the actual origin of the symbols of the column is unclear with analogies made with the ancient pillories In 1467 after recapturing the rebellious city of Liege Charles the Bold Duke of Burgundy had the city s perron dismantled and removed to Bruges not to be returned until after his death 1 This was viewed both as a punishment of the people of Liege and as a clear warning to any Flemish subjects who might be tempted to question the duke s authority 2 Contents 1 Perrons and the Prince Bishopric of Liege 1 1 Limburg Province Belgium 1 2 Liege Province Belgium 1 3 Limburg Province Netherlands 2 On coats of arms 3 See also 4 References 4 1 BibliographyPerrons and the Prince Bishopric of Liege edit nbsp The re erection of the Liege Perron as a symbol of local autonomy in 1478 after the end of Burgundian rule The former cities of the Prince Bishrophic where perrons have been built are nowadays located in multiple regions and provinces of Belgium in addition to one in the Netherlands that of Maastricht which was a condominium of the Prince Bishopric and the Duchy of Brabant during the Middle Ages Limburg Province Belgium edit Town Picture Limburg Province Belgium Bilzen nbsp Borgloon nbsp Bree Herk de Stad nbsp Maaseik nbsp Montenaken Sint Truiden nbsp Stokkem nbsp Tongeren nbsp Liege Province Belgium edit Town Picture Liege Province Belgium Herve Huy Liege nbsp Sart Stavelot nbsp Theux nbsp Verviers nbsp Vise nbsp Limburg Province Netherlands edit Town Picture The Netherlands Maastricht nbsp On coats of arms editA perron is featured in the coat of arms of the city of Liege and has become a badge of the city The design is also featured on the cap badge of Belgium s 12th Regiment of the Line nbsp Coat of arms of the Prince Bishopric of Liege nbsp Coat of arms of Liege nbsp Coat of arms de Sint Truiden nbsp Coat of arms of ChateletSee also editMarket cross a similar monument type in BritainReferences edit Arnade Peter 2008 Beggars Iconoclasts amp Civic Patriots The Political Culture of the Dutch Revolt New York Cornell University Press p 15 ISBN 978 0 8014 4681 8 Boone 2002 p 634 Bibliography edit Boone Marc Spring 2002 Urban Space and Political Conflict in Late Medieval Flanders The Journal of Interdisciplinary History 32 4 621 640 doi 10 1162 002219502317345538 JSTOR 3656148 S2CID 144682803 Pirenne Henri 1932 Le conflit Liegeois Bourguignon et le Perron Liegeois Annales du congres de Liege Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Perron columnar monument amp oldid 1176697664, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
