What caused Clandon Park fire?
The fire was found to have been caused by a ‘fault on an electricity distribution board in a cupboard in the basement’, with architects Allies and Morrison winning a contract in 2017 to ‘restore and renovate’ the building alongside conservation architect Purcell.
Which National Trust house had a fire?
Clandon
‘The fire at Clandon was a terrible blow, with the loss of such a significant historic interior and so much of the important collections it housed,’ said Dame Helen Ghosh, our Director-General. ‘The response of staff, volunteers and the local community showed how much Clandon meant to so many people.
What is happening to Clandon Park?
Clandon Park is a modern ruin. In 2015 a huge fire ripped through the Palladian mansion, destroying the upper floors and roof, and gutting the house. But the strong brick walls survived, and today Clandon Park is cloaked in scaffolding, sheltered from the wind and rain.
When did Clandon Park burn down?
April 29, 2015
On April 29, 2015, a devastating fire engulfed historic Clandon Park, reducing one of Britain’s most recognisable National Trust mansions to little more than a shell.
Is Clandon Park being rebuilt?
Project restarts We expect the work to begin in mid-2021 and to take at least two years. It will include careful repairs to conserve the very fine remaining brickwork and stonework throughout the house which remarkably almost entirely survived the fire.
Who owned Clandon Park?
National Trust
It stands in the south east corner of Clandon Park, a 220-hectare (540-acre) agricultural parkland estate which has been the seat of the Earls of Onslow for over two centuries….
| Clandon Park House | |
|---|---|
| Built | Early 18th Century |
| Architect | Giacomo Leoni |
| Architectural style(s) | Palladian |
| Owner | National Trust |