The Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) plays an important role in the preservation and promotion of Hong Kong’s archaeological and built heritage.
Three historic buildings, including the fortified structure in Yuen Long, King’s College on Bonham Road and the School House of St Stephen’s College in Stanley were declared monuments for permanent protection under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance.
The AMO also carried out restoration and repairs on a number of historic buildings. Major projects include: the Green Island Lighthouse Compound, Chik Kwai Study Hall in Yuen Long, Morrison Building in Tuen Mun, Former Residence of Ip Ting-sz in Sha Tau Kok, Tai Fu Tai in San Tin, Tang Kwong U Ancestral Hall in Kam Tin, Tang Ancestral Hall in Ha Tsuen, Maryknoll Convent School in Kowloon Tong, and St John’s Cathedral and The Helena May in Central.
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The former residence of Ip Ting-sz in Sha Tau Kok, built in 1908, was declared a monument and was repaired and restored by the Antiquities Monuments Office. |
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The office conducted archaeological investigations and excavations in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Sai Kung, Sha Tau Kok and Lamma Island, to prevent damage to underground archaeological deposits from infrastructure construction and small house building projects.
A consultancy project on the conservation and management of ancient rock carvings and inscriptions was completed. Based on the consultancy’s recommendations, another study was launched with a view to design new safeguards and visitor facilities. The Antiquities Advisory Board supported the scheme, which will be implemented in phases.
The AMO launched the Hong Kong Archaeological Archive in November 2011. The public can now see important archaeological finds in Hong Kong on our website.
A long-term exhibition on the archaeological and built heritage was staged at the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre from mid-2011. During the year, the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre and the Ping Shan Tang Clan Gallery cum Heritage Trail Visitors Centre attracted 234 889 and 84 160 visitors respectively. The AMO also organised a wide variety of educational and publicity programmes in the form of displays, lectures, guided tours and workshops to promote heritage conservation.
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The Ping Shan Clan Gallery cum Heritage Trail Visitors Centre is the first joint collaboration between the Government and a local clan. |
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