Introduction
The Hendre is a well-preserved landscape park mainly dating from the 19th century but with 17th-century origins. The park has a long picturesque drive designed by Henry Ernest Milner. There are also the remains of 19th-century formal gardens, an arboretum and a well-preserved 19th-century walled kitchen garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Hendre village (includes Boxbush Lodge at north end of north drive)
Conservation Area
- Reference: Rockfield (includes the east end of the long drive)
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gt) 17
- Grade: II*
Tree Preservation Order
- Reference: NO 93
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: Most of the house is currently disused. Part of it, including a 1920s extension, is used by the golf club.
- Earliest Date:
- Drive
- Tree Feature
- Description: Arboretum.
- Kitchen Garden
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Commercial
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'The Hendre' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 44-6 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, 'The Hendre, Gardens, Llangattock-vibon-Avel',