Reg.Nr. HA-2004/UK/05

Ightham Mote, Ivy Hatch

Repair and conservation of a moated house dating from 1340. The aim of the project was to secure the structural integrity of the building and to allow safe public access. The most important problems which had to be dealt with were: the erosion of the masonry at and below water ...
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Project details

Title:Ightham Mote, Ivy Hatch
Entr. year: 2004
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent (England)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Moated manor house
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Moated manor house
Actual use:Historic venue, cultural attraction, tourist accomodation
Built: 14th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Stuart Page, Architect
The Jury's citation: For a complex programme of repairs to and conservation of a fine moated manor house retaining the many layers of changes made over time, while encouraging public access in order to learn from the process of restoration.
GPS:51°15'30.4"N 0°16'10.8"E
Web, Links:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ightham-mote

Description:
Repair and conservation of a moated house dating from 1340. The aim of the project was to secure the structural integrity of the building and to allow safe public access. The most important problems which had to be dealt with were: the erosion of the masonry at and below water level, the decaying timber frame and roof structures, as well as wet rot and insect infestation due to water penetration.