Introduction
Old Beaupre has the remains, now largely earthworks, of extensive formal gardens belonging to one of the more important 16th-century houses in Glamorgan. These include terracing, walks and ponds. The whole complex has a delightful setting in the peaceful Thaw valley.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
03000 256000Other Websites
- History
Old Beaupre is a 16th-century house to the south of the village of St. Hilary. The house belonged to the Basset and Mansel families, who changed the manor house into a renaissance mansion. There is a written description of the fish ponds and deer park at the site in 1578, but there are slim traces of these features and the associated gardens on the ground.
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gm)38(GLA)
- Grade: II
Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Reference: Old Beaupre (Gm 1)
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: former hall range to south of Old Beaupre Castle
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Old Beaupre barn
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Old Beaupre Castle
- Grade: I
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Old Beaupre farmhouse
- Grade: II*
Features
- Manor House (featured building)
- Description: The manor has several ranges, and is in a ruined state. It has been substantially modified over several centuries.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Garden Terrace
- Description: Raised grass terrace.
- Pond
- Description: Series of six ponds, with a further circular pool at the end. Most are now dry.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Heritage Site
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Part: ground/below ground level remains
Hectares
4
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Llanfair
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 260 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Newman, J., {The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan} (London: Penguin, 1995) 478 The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan
- Hague, D.B., {Old Beaupre Castle, Glamorgan} (London: H.M.S.O., 1965) Old Beaupre Castle, Glamorgan
- Hilary M. Thomas {Historic Gardens of the Vale of Glamorgan} (Welsh Historic Gardens Trust, 2007) 215 Historic Gardens of the Vale of Glamorgan