A Journey to a Forgotten Time: Restoring a 17th Century Farm

🌾Restoring a 17th century farm requires extensive knowledge of farming practices, clothing, and social customs of the era.

🚜The team uses oxen to plow the fields, following the traditional method used in the 17th century.

🔥The bread oven plays a crucial role in cooking food, and it requires careful lighting and maintenance throughout the day.

📅The team follows the agricultural calendar, focusing on tasks specific to each month and season.

🌾The restoration project provides a unique opportunity to experience and understand the farming practices of the past.

What materials do they use to restore the farm?

—The team uses period-specific tools and materials to ensure accuracy and authenticity in the restoration process.

Who are the experts leading the restoration project?

—The team consists of archaeologists, historians, and specialists in clothing and social customs of the 17th century.

Do they live on the farm during the restoration?

—Due to modern health and safety laws, the team cannot live on the farm but works there on a daily basis.

What challenges do they face during the restoration?

—The team faces the challenge of working without modern conveniences, relying solely on tools and techniques from the 17th century.

What insights can be gained from this restoration project?

—The restoration project offers a unique opportunity to relearn and understand the farming practices and way of life from the 17th century.

00:01Introduction to the restoration project of a 17th century farm.

05:32Overview of the team of experts involved in the project and their specific areas of expertise.

09:40The team begins plowing the fields using oxen, following traditional farming practices of the era.

12:00The process of lighting and maintaining the bread oven for cooking.

13:10The importance of following the agricultural calendar for specific tasks throughout the year.