Court Farmhouse, Llanover Explained

Court Farmhouse
Type:House
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:51.8128°N -2.9379°W
Location:Llanover, Monmouthshire
Built:16th and 17th centuries
Architecture:vernacular
Governing Body:Privately owned
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Court Farm and Court Farm Cottage
Designation1 Date:6 May 1952
Designation1 Number:1928

Court Farmhouse and the attached Court Farm Cottage, Llanover, Monmouthshire is a country house dating from the early 16th century. Originally two houses, which became the East and West wings of a larger house, with a connecting hall constructed in the 17th century, it is now again sub-divided. The house is a Grade II* listed building.

History

The architectural historian John Newman records that the origins of the house are "two small early houses" of the 16th century which were joined by a hall-range in the 17th century. Kelly's Directory of 1901 records the farm as being in the possession of a David Robert.[1] The farm remains a private building and is the estate office for the Llanover and Coldbrook Estate,[2] as well as providing space for small businesses.[3]

Architecture and description

The house is of two storeys and is constructed of stone, with stone tiling roofs. John Newman notes the "splendid 17th century hall" with contemporary panelling. The Farm, and the attached cottage are a Grade II* listed building, its listing describing it as a "fine house with early 16th century origins and well-preserved 16th and 17th century detailing".

References

. John Newman (architectural historian). The Buildings of Wales. Gwent/Monmouthshire. 2000. Penguin. London. 0-14-071053-1.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kelly's Directory for Monmouthshire. Kellys. 1901. 13 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Location - Llanover Estate. www.llanover.com. 13 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Long view of estate. North Wales. Live. 3 February 2005. northwales. 13 April 2019.