The Great Thorn

The farmhouse dates back to the eighteenth century. Year anchors (1771) probably refer to a renovation in that year. The name 'De Grote Doorn' probably refers to a parcel of cultivated land in a lower or swampy area.

It is a T-farm, a Betuwe type where the house is perpendicular to the stable. The T-farm originated from the hall house via the stool farm. Since the soil in the Betuwe is fertile, the farmers enjoyed a certain prosperity. Partly under the influence of the urban culture, the need for housing increased and the house was expanded. At first, this was done in one direction, creating the stool farm. Later, the house was extended in both directions. Often the house was raised to protect against flooding and to look over the dike if the farm was built against it. The living area usually had a show room on one side and an upstairs room on the other side that was located above a cellar.

In the T-farms, a mixed farm was often carried out. Goats are now kept and fruit is grown on this farm. source: wikipedia & Municipality of Overbetuwe Supervisory Board

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