Dalzell House

Dalzell House, also Dalzell Castle or Dalziel House, is a castle in the Scottish town of Motherwell in the unitary authority of North Lanarkshire. It is located southeast of the city in an extensive park system. 1971 Dalzell House was inducted into the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A.

History

The first lands were in possession of the house Dalzell. However, in 1342 expropriated the Scottish king Robert Dalzell, as he had already stayed too long in England. Later, they were awarded the Clan Hamilton. One of the oldest buildings of Dalzell House is a fortified tower, which dates back to the 15th century. This now forms the core of the building. James Hamilton of Boggs left the tower in 1649 extend to several parts of the building, thus laying the basis for the present castle. He also had a park outside of the house to create.

In the 18th century worsened the financial situation of the house Hamilton and the castle fell into disrepair. In the 19th century gains were generated in the coal and steel sector, the owners had to perform extensive modernization measures. In this context, Dalzell House has been expanded 1857-1859. As an architect, Robert William Billings was responsible for the planning, himself lived for three years in the castle and executed numerous works themselves. To the expansion of the property and parks also included the construction of three gatehouses, Clyde Bridge, North Lodge and Grange Burn. 1869 had to be a part of Dalzell House to be restored after a fire. After the death of Gavin Hamilton, 2nd Baron Hamilton of Dalzell, the property was first used as a school until 1967, and then acquired by the city Motherwell. In 1985 it was sold and has since been used after modification as a residence.

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