Hondsbossche Sluis Lock, Zaandam

The Hondsbossche Sluis, located in the municipality of Zaanstad, is a distinctive lock with pointed doors situated in the Hoge- or Zaandam area. This lock primarily serves the purpose of accommodating pleasure boats. During the sailing season, passage through the Hondsbossche Sluis is free of charge. However, ships are grouped together, allowing the skipper the option to make a voluntary contribution toward the operational costs of the lock's service.

The lock complex comprises a lock master's house and an excise house dating back to 1724. In 1722, as a decorative element, two coats of arms were affixed to the south side of the lock. These coats of arms represent the Water Board from Hondsbossche and Duinen to Petten, along with the Dijkgraaf and Heemraden. The coats of arms were crafted by the Alkmaar sculptor Jacob van der Beek.

During the demolition of the Duikersluis, two natural stone crowns were relocated to the north side of the Hondsbossche Sluis. Subsequently, during the renovation of the lock in 1777-1779, these crowns were adorned with Louis-style bundles of wheat stalks by the skilled hands of Jacob Mattheus Cressant.