Newhouse Farmhouse, Llanvetherine Explained

Newhouse Farm
Type:Farmhouse
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:51.8428°N -2.9213°W
Location:Llanvetherine, Monmouthshire
Built:late 16th century
Architecture:Vernacular
Governing Body:Privately owned
Designation1:Grade II* listed building
Designation1 Offname:Newhouse Farmhouse
Designation1 Date:27 February 1992
Designation1 Number:2862
Designation2:Grade II listed building
Designation2 Offname:Barn and attached Byre at Newhouse Farm
Designation2 Date:27 February 1992
Designation2 Number:2863
Designation3:Grade II listed building
Designation3 Offname:Small Barn at Newhouse Farm
Designation3 Date:27 February 1992
Designation3 Number:2864
Designation4:Grade II listed building
Designation4 Offname:Former Stable at Newhouse Farm
Designation4 Date:27 February 1992
Designation4 Number:2865

Newhouse Farmhouse, Llanvetherine, Monmouthshire is a farmhouse dating from the late-16th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. Its associated barns and stable block have their own Grade II listings.

History

The architectural historian John Newman dates the farmhouse to the late 16th century, describing it as “much altered”. Cadw suggests a somewhat later date for the main block, of 1600. Sir Cyril Fox and Lord Raglan, in their three-volume history Monmouthshire Houses, record 17th century extensions and alterations. Cadw attributes the parlour range to 1635.

Architecture and description

The farmhouse is constructed of rubble stone, with a slate roof, replaced in the 20th century. It is of two-storeys, with gables. Newhouse Farm is a Grade II* listed building. Its two barns and the associated stable block have their own Grade II listings.

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