Grove Farm House, Llanfoist
History
Historically, the house was the site of the mansion of Beilli-du, the home of Dafydd Gam's brother, Hywel y Coed. In the 18th century, the house was doubled in size, and extensively remodelled internally. By the late 20th century, the house was derelict but was "carefully restored" in 1994–95. In the 21st century, major development proposals have been made for the site, originally for a retirement village, and subsequently for housing.
Architecture and description
Little of the medieval fabric of the farmhouse remains. The architectural historian John Newman dates the earliest part of the building, the east range, to the late 16th century. In the 18th century, major rebuilding took place, to create the present two-storey structure, with slate roofs and stone chimney stacks. The interior contains much mid-18th century decorative work, including a staircase, Neoclassical chimneypieces, and plasterwork. The listing record for the Grade II* listed property notes the "specially complete 18th century interiors".
Notes
- ^ Cadw. "Grove Farm House (Grade II*) (2898)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Newman 2000, p. 299.
- ^ "Village plan offers dementia care". BBC News. October 5, 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Council planners give green light to more than 100 new houses at Llanfoist". Abergavenny Chronicle. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ "Grove Farm; Middle Llanfoist (37007)". Coflein. RCAHMW.
References
- Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.