This tower was built for the defense of the water gate at the Jeker, with construction completed around the year 1370 - 1380.
The Pater Vincktoren, formerly also known as the tower behind the Faliezusters or the tower by the Swesteren, is an originally 14th-century wall or rampart tower in Maastricht. The tower was part of the second medieval city enclosure and is located in the Faliezusters Park, which is part of Maastricht City Park.