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 |
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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.
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