Introduction
Llanharan is a well-preserved, small mid-18th century and early-19th century landscape park. There is also a terraced garden and a small kitchen garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/
- History
19th Century
Around 1800 some major improvements were made to the house with the addition of a three-storey circular stair hall which includes a dramatic geometrical staircase.
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gm)16(RCT)
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Gate piers, gates and railings at end of drive
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Llanharan House
- Grade: II
Features
- Mansion House (featured building)
- Description: The house it built of stone. It has a central three storey block with two and three storey wings to the west and east.
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- Stable Block
- Description: The stable block may be the original house, converted to another use when the 18th century mansion was built.
- Fishpond
- Description: Two rectangular fishponds.
- Ha-ha
- Description: Curving ha-ha.
- Garden Terrace
- Kitchen Garden
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- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Civil Parish
Llanharan
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 136 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Francis, D.J., {A Brief Account of....Llanharan} (The Glamorgan Historian, 1971) 214-20 A Brief Account of....Llanharan