Katthamra

Katthamra

Katthamra (Katthamra gård) is a manor house located at Katthammarsvik in Östergarn on the island Gotland, 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[]

The estate dates from the Middle 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 linguist Johan 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 artist Axel Herman Hägg (Haig, 1835-1921) and his brother Admiral Jacob 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 from limestone extraction.^[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 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[]

• Stora Hästnäs

References[]

External links[]

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• Katthamra Gård Official site

Coordinates: 57°25′55″N 18°51′07″E / 57.43194°N 18.85194°E / 57.43194; 18.85194