Introduction
Gogerddan was one of the four great Cardiganshire estates from the 16th century. There were several phases in landscape and garden history. In 1948 the estate was broken up and the mansion and adjoining gardens bought by the Welsh Plant Breeding Station. Many of the original features have now been built over, though a narrrow garden remains around the mansion.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Directions
From A44 3 miles east of Aberystwyth take A4159 northward for 1.5 miles, then turn east on minor road for IGER (or IBERS).
Owners
IGER Plas Gogerddan Research Centre
Other Websites
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Tudor (1485-1603)
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Scientific
Principal Building
Education
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- http://www.coflein.gov.uk/pls/portal/coflein.w_details?inumlink=6030954 Coflein website
- Palmer, C., David, P, Laidlaw, R., {Historic parks and Gardens in Ceredigion}, (Talybont, 2006) Historic Parks and Gardens in Ceredigion
- Lewis, T {Gogerddan Gardens, designed by William Coombs} (1765) Gogerddan Gardens, designed by William Coombs
- Davies, R {A plan of Gogerddan lands} (1787) A plan of Gogerddan lands