Katthamra
Katthamra is a mansion in Katthammarsvik, Östergarn on the Swedish island Gotland. 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.
Description
Katthamra is an unusual example of a mansion on Gotland, where such buildings are uncommon. The estate dates from the Middle Ages.[2] During the 18th and 19th centuries the owners of the estate earned a lot of money from limestone extraction.[1] Among the owners of the house can be mentioned Nils Ihre, ancestor of Johan Ihre, the brothers Axel Haig (Swedish: Axel Herman Hägg), architect and artist (responsible for the renovation of Dalhem Church) and Jacob Hägg, painter of marine subjects, as well as Jacob Dubbe, a reputedly ruthless businessman who enlarged the house to its present shape.[3]
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 visible Neoclassical building. It is a two-storey house with a hip roof. Above the main entrance there is a statue of Diana. The house has some profusely painted interiors, made by artist Jonas Torssén.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Gotland kn, ÖSTERGARN KATTHAMMARS 1:13 KATTHAMRA". National Heritage Board of Sweden. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ "Historia på Katthamra gård" (in Swedish). Katthamra gård (official site). Retrieved 19 June 2014.
- ^ Ringbom, Nina. "Katthamra gård". Slottsguiden.info (in Swedish). Retrieved 19 June 2014.
External links
Media related to Katthamra at Wikimedia Commons- Official site (in Swedish)
