In the Dutch War of Independence, in 1593, when the Spaniards unsuccessfully laid siege to the fort at Coevorden, the inhabitants of the Esche farming community sought shelter in this house, albeit only for a short time.
Hollandi iseseisvussõjas, 1593. aastal, kui hispaanlased edutult Coevordeni kindlust piirasid, otsisid Esche talukogukonna elanikud selles majas varjupaika, kuigi vaid lühikest aega.