A WATER-RICH AREA

At the end of the 16th century, it was first investigated whether a defensive water line could be constructed in the Gelderse Vallei. This Valley is sandwiched between the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Veluwe, where a peat area had formed, which was under water for large parts of the year. Now known as the Grebbe-Line.

On top of the display case

The display panel shows a miniature of a barge used by peat cutters to paddle to the peatlands. To prevent them from sinking into the peat while working, their clogs would be attached to planks.

Bottom display plate

The result of the work can be seen on the base plate: the dried peat has been made into peat pieces with a peat shovel. These could be stored in a peat box and were used for the peat stove.