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Glen Usk

Pgds 20091017 143036 Glen Usk1

Introduction

The early-20th-century terraced gardens at Glen Usk survive more or less intact. They were incorporated into a less formal layout dating from the early-19th century.

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History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Features & Designations

Designations

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

  • Reference: PGW(Gt)36
  • Grade: II

  • Tree Preservation Order

  • Reference: No 72

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Gate piers to road, north of Glen Usk
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Temple
  • Description: The garden temple was built as a picture gallery and once attached to the house by the service wing. It is in the form of a classical temple with Ionic columns on the east and west sides.
  • Villa (featured building)
  • Description: A regency villa with a well-preserved cast iron verandah.
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  • Statue
  • Description: A statue of an archer known as 'Robin Hood'. It was brought from Llantarnam Abbey, Gwent.
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  • Garden Terrace
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

20th Century (1901 to 2000)

Survival

Extant

References

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