Köritzhof

Köritzhof is a farmhouse in Buchholz-Kleefeld with visible timber framing, steep gabled roofs, and Gothic pointed arches formed by closely spaced wall posts at both gable ends. The main building houses living quarters and farming facilities under one large hipped roof, while a separate smaller residence from the 19th century was built for elderly family members.

Köritzhof was built in 1619, just before the Thirty Years' War, and is the oldest dated agricultural structure in the Hannover region. It was founded by a settler from Brandenburg and stands as an important testimony to the early farming culture of this area.

The entrance beam displays a traditional German inscription from 1619 asking for divine protection and blessings for all who enter and leave. Such religious phrases were common in farmhouses of this period and reflect the piety of the residents.

The building is located in a residential area and can be viewed from the outside, though it is a private monument. It is best to observe the facade from the street to see the distinctive timber frame construction and the inscriptions on the entrance.

The internal floor plan has remained unchanged since 1619 and shows a special function: side extensions called Kübbungen served as cattle housing areas. This arrangement allowed the residents to keep their livestock under control and in close proximity to their living quarters.