Provan Hall

Coordinates: 55°52′18″N 4°07′55″W / 55.871571°N 4.131930°W / 55.871571; -4.131930

Provan Hall

Provan Hall (also known over time as Provanhall, Hall of Provan and 'Hall Mailings) is a historic place composed of two buildings built about the 15th century and situated in Auchinlea Park, Easterhouse, Glasgow. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and managed by Glasgow City Council.[1][2][3] The two parallel buildings, enclosing a courtyard, are protected as a category A listed building.[4]

Location

Provan Hall is located in the 20 acres (8.1 ha) Auchinlea Park adjacent to the Glasgow Fort retail centre.[5]

Naming

Named after the Provan family of Scotland, The name "Hall of Provan" was used in early records.[6] Today, the use of the name "Provan Hall" or "Provanhall" is used to refer to the buildings collectively.

See also

  • Provand's Lordship, built in 1471, also in Glasgow.
  • Provanhall, a small nearby residential district of East Glasgow that takes its name from Provan Hall.

References

  1. ↑ Scottish Castles Photo Library - Provan Hall, Glasgow
  2. ↑ Provan Hall Heritage Trail from Glasgow City Council official site
  3. ↑ Provanhall Heritage Group website
  4. ↑ "Provan Hall: Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  5. ↑ Auchinlea Park from Glasgow City Council official site
  6. ↑ Descendants of John Hamilton Archived 15 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine.


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