Provan Hall
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N 4°07′55″W / 55.871571°N 4.131930°W
Provan Hall (also known over time as Provanhall, Hall of Provan, 'Hall Mailings and Blochairn House) 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.
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See also
- Provand's Lordship, built in 1471, also in Glasgow.
- Provanhall, a district of East Glasgow that takes its name from Provan Hall.
References
- ↑ Scottish Castles Photo Library - Provan Hall, Glasgow
- ↑ Provan Hall Heritage Trail from Glasgow City Council official site
- ↑ Provanhall Heritage Group website
- ↑ "Provan Hall: Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
- ↑ Auchinlea Park from Glasgow City Council official site
- ↑ Descendants of John Hamilton
