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Abercynrig

Introduction

The essential layout of the late-17th-century gardens at Abercynrig survives. There are formal walled garden enclosures typical of the period, formal and informal ponds, and water channels. The current planting dates largely from the early-20th century.

Graded II* for its exceptional interest as a substantial C17 gentry house of architectural quality, with fine panelled room and two original staircases.

Abercynrig is situated a short distance to the east of Brecon, on the south side of the Usk Valley. It has a well-preserved formal walled garden enclosure, ponds and water channels around a late seventeenth-century house.

The garden is on level ground mainly to the north, south and east of the house. The garden is divided into several walled compartments, with a separate walled garden to the north and a more informal area of ponds, trees and shrubs at the south end. Initial evidence for a garden dates from 1749 although it probably has its origins in the late seventeenth century when the present house was built, possibly earlier.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The house can be rented for holidays.

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Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Po)15(POW)
  • Grade: II

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Abercynrig
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Manor House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Pond
  • Description: Formal and informal ponds.
  • Water Course
  • Description: Water channels.
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Llanfrynach

References

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