Doornik, Gelderland

It was first mentioned at the end of 11th century as apud Tornacum. The etymology is unknown.^[2] Doornik is not a statistical entity,^[3] and the postal authorities have placed it under Bemmel.^[4]

Doornik used to be an heerlijkheid together with Ressen. It was first mentioned in 1324 and had a castle.^[5] The castle had become derelict in 1649.^[6]

The town of Bemmel was threatened by the Waal and was flooded several times during the 16th century. In 1648, it was decided to dig a canal to eliminate the bend in the river. The new canal threatened Doornik, and in 1799, the dike breached destroying the village, farms and the castle.^[7] Doornik was never rebuilt except for a few farms.^[8]

In 1823, the remains of the castle were lost in a fire^[6] In 1827, a manor house was built in its place. During World War II, it was used by the Germans to store ammunition, and in 1944, everything exploded destroying the manor house.^[5] In 1840, Doornik was home to 94 people. Nowadays, it consists of a handful of houses.^[8]

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  Border pole between Bemmel and Doornik
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  Pub in Doornik
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  Farm in Doornik
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  Painting of the 1799 dike breach