Pen-y-Clawdd Court
Pen-y-Clawdd Court | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Tudor |
Location | Llanvihangel Crucorney, Wales |
Coordinates | 51°52′29″N 3°00′07″W / 51.8748°N 3.0020°W |
Construction started | c.1610 |
Completed | c.1625 |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 2 |
Pen-y-Clawdd Court is a
History
The remains of an adjoining
The current house probably dates from the early 16th century, and began as a heavily timber-framed structure, but underwent major restructuring between about 1610 and 1625. A wing with a stair tower was added, though it is possible that the other kitchen wing was older and was simply refurbished at that time. It was subject to minor refurbishment in the 19th century.[1]
In the early 20th century it was described by Joseph Bradney in his History of Monmouthshire as a "roomy mansion with the remains of walls enclosing gardens but the whole had become sadly neglected."[5]
On 5 June 1952 it became a
The hilly area of Bryn Arw, to the west of the house, has been investigated by archaeologists. By 2000, some 183 flints, including 39 scrapers and 9 blades had been found on the site.[8]
Architecture
Pen-y-Clawdd Court, described by The Welsh Academy encyclopaedia of Wales as "a memorable manor house with splendid chimney stacks",
The interior is a maze of rooms set at different levels with low ceilings and a wealth of architectural detail. It retains its 17th century ambience, though many changes were made during refurbishment between 1984 and 1997. The Dining Room is to the right and the Sitting Room to the left of the hall. Both feature beams across the ceiling, flagstone floors, and fireplaces with
References
- ^ National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Pen-Y-Clawdd Court Gardens, Llanvihangel Crucorney (401612)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Pen y Clawdd Castle". Castlewales.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ Woolhope Naturalists' Field Club (1916). Transactions of the Woolhope Naturalists' Field Club. Jakeman and Carver. p. 11.
- ^ Sir Joseph Alfred Bradney (1907). The History of Monmouthshire from the Coming of the Normans Into Wales Down to the Present Time: pt. 1. The hundred of Skenfrith. Mitchell, Hughes and Clarke.
- ISBN 978-0-8442-4871-4.
- ^ Ridout, Joanne (11 September 2021). "Rare chance to own an incredible medieval manor". Wales Online. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ISBN 978-1-84171-057-0.
- ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6.
- ^ "Penyclawdd Court, Llanfihangel Crucorney (20628)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ISBN 978-0-300-09630-9.