Llangattock Court

Heritage Site in Brecknockshire

Wales

Llangattock Court

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on Perth House. It marks a point 205.700m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Llangattock Court is a historic heritage site located in the county of Brecknockshire, Wales. Situated in the scenic Usk Valley, this magnificent manor house dates back to the 17th century and is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance.

The main house of Llangattock Court is a Grade I listed building, recognized for its exceptional preservation and architectural merit. The exterior showcases a stunning combination of medieval and Georgian elements, with a symmetrical façade, grand windows, and a prominent central entrance. The interior of the house boasts an impressive collection of original features, including ornate plasterwork, intricate wood carvings, and elegant fireplaces.

The estate surrounding Llangattock Court is equally notable, with picturesque gardens and extensive parkland. The gardens offer a diverse range of landscaping styles, from formal terraces to wildflower meadows, and are known for their abundance of rare and exotic plants. The parkland, with its rolling hills and ancient trees, provides a tranquil setting for leisurely walks and picnics.

Throughout its history, Llangattock Court has been associated with several prominent families and figures, including the Morgan family, who were influential landowners in the area. The house also played a role during the English Civil War, serving as a garrison for Parliamentary forces.

Today, Llangattock Court stands as a testament to the rich heritage of Brecknockshire and welcomes visitors who wish to explore its grand architecture, lush gardens, and learn about its fascinating past. Guided tours are available, offering an immersive experience into the history and significance of this remarkable heritage site.

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Llangattock Court Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.855/-3.147 or Grid Reference SO2118. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on Perth House. It marks a point 205.700m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Entrance to South Lodge

Rob Purvis

Ffawyddog Gaer hillside enclosure as seen from Usk Valley Walk

Colin Park

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Baylis Bridge, near Crickhowell

Pip Rolls

Root crop

This is an unusual sight in this area of sheep pastures and hay fields. This crop can be used to feed sheep. Ty Rachel is in the background.

Graham Cole

Coed y Cilau

Semi-natural woodland in the valley of a mountain stream.

Graham Cole

Track by woodland

The track passes along the top of the steep wooded bank of the Onnau stream, passing through sheep pastures. Field hedges were mainly absent.

Graham Cole

Tree stump

This tree stump has given protection to young hawthorns sprouting in a field where sheep usually eat any new shoots in reach.

Graham Cole

Happy heifers

I think these heifers of a small suckler herd were lucky to be allowed out instead of shut away for winter. Their well-drained field was not turned into a quagmire by their hooves.

Graham Cole

Future wood

Nice to see this plantation of native trees growing well, instead of yet another boring pony paddock.

Graham Cole

Pastures of the Usk valley

This view looks over the valley south-east of Crickhowell to Sugarloaf in the distance. In the centre ground is a converted barn, Ysgubor-berth.

Jonathan Billinger

Sheep pasture

These animals are in a field on the southern slopes of the trench of the Usk valley. In the distance is a darren - cliff - on the northern flank of Twr Pen-cyrn.

Jonathan Billinger

Ysgubor-berth

A nicely converted barn with a fine view over the Usk valley.

Jonathan Billinger

Pen Cerrig-calch viewed across the Usk Valley

Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain viewed across the Usk Valley from the Usk Valley Walk near Ffawyddog.

Philip Halling

Sugar Loaf viewed from Ffawyddog

Sugar Loaf viewed from the Usk Valley Walk above Ffawyddog.

Philip Halling

Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain

Pen Cerrig-calch and Table Mountain viewed from the Usk Valley Walk near Ffawyddog.

Philip Halling

View across the Usk Valley to Tretower

View to the north from the Usk Valley Walk near Ffawyddog. The River Usk flows through the valley in the foreground with the wooded hill named Myarth rising to the north of the river. The Rhiangoll, a tribuatary of the River Usk flows down the valley in the background, past Tretower Castle and Court which can be seen in the middle distance.

Philip Halling