 It had replaced the Old Frisian farmhouse in the 16th century.Another northern neighbour in the Southern Schleswig area is the "Geesthardenhaus", which also occurs in the whole of Jutland and hence is also called the Cimbrian farmhouse.Externally a Low German house is recognisable from the great gateway at the gable end, its timber framework and the vast roof that sweeps down to just above head height.