Introduction
Clytha Park is a late-18th-century landscape park which includes a folly, Clytha Castle, probably designed by John Davenport. There are also structural remains of a contemporary ornamental garden and kitchen garden. Avray Tipping advised on the gardens in the early-20th century.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- History
Period
- 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
- Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gt) 15
- Grade: I
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Lodge and gateway
- Grade: II
Features
- Lake
- Description: A pre-existing lake was dug out and expanded in the early-19th century. The spoil formed the mound that the house was built on.
- Folly
- Description: Clytha Castle is a castellated folly built for William Jones the elder in memory of his wife. One of the three towers is now let out by the Landmark Trust.
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- House (featured building)
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- Kitchen Garden
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- Serpentine Path
- Specimen Tree
- Description: Tulip tree.
- Gateway
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- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
18th Century (1701 to 1800)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Clytha Park' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 24-6 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Clytha Park, Garden, Aberffrwyd',