Consider Kleyer Hof a hidden gem nestled in Bergisch Gladbach. This is not just a farm but a landmark with a story that stretches back centuries.
Kleyer Hof is located north of Kley. It sits in the northern part of the city near the B506. The Kleyer Hof represents more than just a location. It represents a piece of local history.
The story of Kleyer Hof begins around 1400 with the first documented mention of Cleye. Fast forward to 1715 and the Topographia Ducatus Montani marks it as a simple farm. It was merely called Kley then. By 1789, Carl Friedrich von Wiebeking’s map shows the Kleyer Hof as part of Combüchen. Combüchen was a Honschaft within the parish of Paffrath.
Under French rule, between 1806 and 1813, the area was reorganized. The Amt Porz was dissolved. Kleyer Hof then became part of the Mairie Gladbach in the Canton of Bensberg. In 1816, the Prussians transformed the Mairie into the Bürgermeisterei Gladbach. This was within the district of Mülheim am Rhein.
By 1845, Kleyer Hof gained recognition. It was seen as an independent residential area, separate from Kley. Gladbach achieved city status in 1856. In 1863, it proudly added Bergisch to its name.
Look at old maps and you will see its evolution charted over time. The Topographische Aufnahme der Rheinlande from 1824 and the Prussian survey of 1840 label it simply as Kley. But the Prussian New Survey of 1892 regularly marks it as Kleyerhof. Later maps from 1937 onward show Kleyer Hof or no name at all.
The population of Kleyer Hof has varied. In 1822, it had 14 residents. This included Kley. By 1845, the count was 9. In 1885 and 1895, it remained at 9 and 8 respectively. By 1905, the population slightly increased to 10.
Kleyer Hof was once part of the Catholic parish of Paffrath. This remained so until Hebborn was established as its own parish in the early 20th century.
Today, Kleyer Hof stands as a testament. It reflects the changes in Bergisch Gladbach and the surrounding region. It reminds us of simpler times. Farming has shaped the landscape and the lives of the people here. The Kleyer Hof is a reminder of the past. It has adapted and evolved over the centuries. So take a moment to appreciate this unassuming place.