Torderød Gård, building in Moss, Eastern Norway
Torderød Gård is a manor house with outbuildings in Moss built in the mid-1700s and located on an estate on Jeløya island. The main building has two stories, a distinctive mansard roof, and was constructed between 1758 and 1760 by David Chrystie, a merchant of Scottish descent.
The site was first mentioned in written records in 1338 when the area comprised several farms. The current main building was constructed in the mid-1700s by David Chrystie, a merchant of Scottish ancestry whose family ranked among Norway's most prominent citizens at that time.
The name Torderød comes from Old Norse and refers to a manure mound, indicating that early owners used the land for grazing and hay production. The site served as a place where farmers managed resources and kept livestock, a heritage still visible in the landscape and architecture today.
The main building is now owned and managed by Moss municipality, with the ground floor available for events and private gatherings. The garden is open for visitors to walk through and enjoy the old trees, paths, and formal layout.
The exterior features carved columns with leaf and flower motifs above the front entrance, a rare example of ornamentation in the region. Inside, the building has been restored to reveal its original appearance through careful uncovering of old paint layers and wallpapers that show how rooms looked across different historical periods.
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