Split from Rhenen mid. 14th century, when it was bought by Bishop Jan van Arkel and leased by his brother Robert 1363, after this time there were very little lands still used as a common, there were most certainly none in 1800. The complex contained several area's with names reminiscent of earlier meenten: Renswouder Meent, Schaiker-meent, Rhenense meent and meent der Karthuizers.