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Craiglockhart
Conserving Craiglockhart
A conservation plan has been developed for one
of the Turitea site’s oldest buildings, Craiglockhart, to ensure
the historic building is protected for future generations.
Craiglockhart, formerly Moginie House, is one of four buildings on the
site registered with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. (The others
are Wharerata, which celebrates its 100th birthday next year, the Refectory
building and the Old Main Building.) Under legislation, the University
is required to have conservation plans in place for each building, but
Facilities Management Director Joe Hollander says it is just as important
that we protect the building because of its historic importance to the
University and the local community.
“Craiglockhart has ties with the community as well as Massey. Originally
it was a private home owned by the Monro family, who still reside in the
district, until it was purchased by the University as accommodation for
female students using a bequest left to the University by Mrs M.Moginie
for that purpose.”
Mr Hollander says the University has received support from the Lottery
Grants Commission to prepare the conservation plan, which acknowledges
the current state of the building and suggests how future renovations
should be carried out. It also includes a maintenance plan to ensure the
ongoing preservation of the homestead.
Craiglockhart was built by Charles Monro in 1890. Over the years, portions
of the original property were sold, leaving a block of 20ac in 1923. In
1931 Monro offered Craiglockhart to the Government but the price was considered
too high. Charles Monro died in April 1933 and the property was put in
the hands of the Public Trust.
His wife, Helena Monro, continued to live in the house until 1944 when
Massey Agricultural College bought it for 3500 pounds – money left
to the College by Mrs M. Moginie to promote the university training of
women.
Today Craiglockhart continues to provide accommodation for students in
self-service flats for both men and women.
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