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Perth-y-maen

Introduction

The 17th-century walled garden at Perth-y-maen was probably originally used as an orchard. It has a fine entrance doorway and unusual slotted walls.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Features & Designations

Designations

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

  • Reference: PGW(C) 71
  • Grade: II*

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Doorway to walled garden
  • Grade: II*

Plant Environment

  • Environment
  • Walled Garden

Features

  • Garden Wall
  • Description: The garden walls have shallow, parallel horizontal slots in them running from the top to the bottom of the wall. Their purpose is unclear but may be associated with fruit growing. The doorway has a datestone of 1643.
Key Information

Type

Garden

Plant Environment

Environment

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

References