Katthamra
Katthamra(Katthamra gård) is amanor houselocated atKatthammarsvikinÖstergarnon the islandGotland,Sweden. Apart from the main building, several annexes and a garden belong to the estate.[1]The main building has undergone several renovations but is a fine example of 1800s upper-class accommodation, with magnificent murals. The estate has recently undergone a major renovation. Six buildings have new roofs and three have been prepared for rental.
History
[edit]The estate dates from theMiddle Ages.[2] The first known owner was Peder Fleming, who bought the farm in 1652. In the late 18th century, Katthamra was acquired by merchant andshipbuilder Jacob Dubbe (1769–1844). Among the owners of the house were Nils Ihre, ancestor of philologist and historical linguistJohan Ihre(1707–1780).[3][4]
In the early 19th century, the farm was sold to Axel Hägg, whose descendants owned the farm for 150 years. Best known were architect and artistAxel Herman Hägg(Haig, 1835–1921) and his brother Rear AdmiralJacob Hägg(1839–1931).[5][6]
Katthamra is an unusual example of a manor house on Gotland, where such buildings are uncommon. During the 18th and 19th centuries the owners of the estate earned a lot of money fromlimestoneextraction.[1]The main building dates largely from the 18th century but was originally much smaller.[1]The presently visible main building was enlarged in 1805 into the presently visibleNeoclassicalbuilding. It is a two-storey house with ahip roof.Above the main entrance there is a statue ofDiana.The house has some profusely painted interiors, made by artist Jonas Torssén.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abcd"Gotland kn, Östergarn Katthammars 1:13 Katthamra""(in Swedish).Swedish National Heritage Board.Retrieved19 June2014.
- ^"Historia på Katthamra gård"(in Swedish). Katthamra gård (official site).Retrieved19 June2014.
- ^Steffen, R. (1945)."Jacob Dubbe".Svenskt biografiskt lexikon(in Swedish). Vol. 11.National Archives of Sweden.p. 485.RetrievedFebruary 1,2020.
- ^Ringbom, Nina."Katthamra gård".Slottsguiden.info(in Swedish).Retrieved19 June2014.
- ^Gavel, Jonas (1971–1973)."Axel Herman Hägg".Svenskt biografiskt lexikon(in Swedish). Vol. 19.National Archives of Sweden.p. 613.RetrievedFebruary 1,2020.
- ^Gavel, Jonas (1971–1973)."Jacob (Jacques) Hägg".Svenskt biografiskt lexikon(in Swedish). Vol. 19.National Archives of Sweden.p. 614.RetrievedFebruary 1,2020.
External links
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- Official website(in Swedish)
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