Court Farmhouse, Llanthony, Monmouthshire is a farmhouse of late medieval origins. It may have originally been lodgings for the Prior of Llanthony. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries the building became a farmhouse. In the 19th century, the Llanthony Estate was bought by Walter Savage Landor who undertook remodelling. The farmhouse is Grade II* listed, with the adjacent barn, Court Farm Barn, having a separate Grade I listing.
| Court Farmhouse | |
|---|---|
.jpg) "Important medieval origins" | |
| Type | House |
| Location | Llanthony, Monmouthshire |
| Coordinates | 51°56′41″N 3°02′13″W / 51.9447°N 3.0369°W |
| Built | late 15th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Vernacular |
| Governing body | Privately owned |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Court Farmhouse |
| Designated | 18 August 1993 |
| Reference no. | 2895 |
  Location of Court Farmhouse in Monmouthshire | |
History
editThe architectural historian John Newman records the traditional origins of the farmhouse as a lodging for the Prior of Llanthony.[1] Cadw also includes this explanation in its listing description, but notes that the declining fortunes of the priory in the late-medieval period made it less likely that a new structure for this purpose would have been constructed at this time.[2] The priory at Llanthony had been founded at the start of the 12th century but in 1136, a second foundation, Llanthony Secunda, was established at Gloucester and in the following centuries came to supersede to Welsh priory in wealth and importance.[2] By the time of the Dissolution the priory was valued at only £100, and Court Farmhouse was remodelled as a farm building. The frontage was remodelled in the 18th century,[2] but this was reversed by Walter Savage Landor in the mid-19th century, given the range its "entirely Victorian appearance".[1] By the mid-20th century part of the farmhouse was being used as a cow shed.[3] The farmhouse remains in private ownership and is now used as self-catering accommodation.[4]
Architecture and description
editThe farmhouse is constructed to an L-plan, with two storeys and attics. The building material is sandstone rubble, although a significant amount of medieval carved stone is included.[2] Newman also notes the medieval origins of much of the roof structure.[1]
Notes
edit- ^ a b c Newman 2000, p. 349.
- ^ a b c d Cadw. "Court Farmhouse, Llanthony (Grade II*) (2895)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Court Farm, Llanthony (36725)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Llanthony Court Farmhouse – Contact Details". www.llanthonycourt.co.uk. Archived from the original on 5 November 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
References
edit- Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.