Stonebyres House (Stonebyres Castle)

Lesmahagow, near Lanark

South Lanarkshire

Scotland

Circa Date: 13th century keep w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Destroyed

Demolished in 1934 and replaced by a hydroelectric power station

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

Architect: David Hamilton

Date of Birth: 1768
Date of Death: 1843
Nationality: British

Date: Circa 1842
Designed: Jacobean style additions for James Monteath Douglas

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Architect: John Baird

Date of Birth: 1798
Date of Death: 1859
Nationality: British
Notes: Classical restraint, logic, and efficiency characterize most of his work. His style was developed early in his career.

Date: 1844
Designed: Significant additions and alterations for James Monteath Douglas

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Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pgs. 89, 473
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Thomas de Vere, 13th century; James Vere, until 1759. James Monteath Douglas, 1842-50; General Sir Thomas Monteath Douglas, 1850-68. James Noble Graham, 1906-24.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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