Reg.Nr. 87-UK/11

Chatelherault hunting lodge, Hamilton

Restoration of an 18th century hunting lodge to form a centerpiece for a new country park created of the old Hamilton Park. Neglect, fire, vandalism, mining subsidence and quarrying had already reduced the building to a ruin. Stabilization of the outer shell, re-opening of the ...
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Project details

Title:Chatelherault hunting lodge, Hamilton
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Ferniegair, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire(Scotland)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:see also dossier 87-UK 12
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Hunting lodge
Actual use:Country park's visitor centre, event and wedding venue
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: William Adam (1731-1744) , Neil R. Hynd - Geoffrey Jarvis - Roger Fleming - Paul O'Neill, Architects
The Jury's citation: "For the superb restoration of an 18th century hunting lodge, to form the centrepiece of a new country park"
GPS:55° 45' 43.92" N 4° 00' 55.04" W
Web, Links:

www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/chatelherault-country-park-p252521

Description:
Restoration of an 18th century hunting lodge to form a centerpiece for a new country park created of the old Hamilton Park. Neglect, fire, vandalism, mining subsidence and quarrying had already reduced the building to a ruin. Stabilization of the outer shell, re-opening of the original quarry for construction material. Renewing of decorations, full reconstruction of the original interiors: plastering, painting, doors, fireplaces, etc., providing modern facilities.