Ysbyty Estate

Heritage Site in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Ysbyty Estate

A5 in the Conwy valley The A5 is a major trunk road that runs 260 miles from London to Holyhead. It follows the course of an old Roman Road (Watling Street).
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Ysbyty Estate, located in Caernarfonshire, Wales, is a historically significant heritage site that boasts a rich and diverse history. The estate encompasses sprawling grounds, gardens, and a range of buildings that date back to various periods.

The centerpiece of Ysbyty Estate is the Ysbyty Ifan Hall, a Grade II listed building. This 17th-century manor house offers a glimpse into the architectural style and grandeur of the past. The hall features a symmetrical facade, mullioned windows, and a slate roof, all indicative of the period's architectural trends.

Adjacent to the hall, the estate showcases stunning gardens that have been meticulously maintained over the years. These gardens, influenced by both formal and natural landscape designs, feature well-manicured lawns, vibrant flowerbeds, and meandering pathways. They provide visitors with a serene environment to explore and relax in.

Ysbyty Estate is also home to a number of outbuildings, including a coach house, stables, and a walled garden. These structures offer insights into the historical functions of the estate, serving as reminders of its past as a working property.

The estate's location in the scenic Caernarfonshire countryside adds to its appeal, with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The combination of its architectural significance, stunning gardens, and historical outbuildings make Ysbyty Estate a notable heritage site that attracts visitors interested in history, architecture, and natural beauty.

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Ysbyty Estate Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.034/-3.746 or Grid Reference SH8349. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A5 in the Conwy valley

The A5 is a major trunk road that runs 260 miles from London to Holyhead. It follows the course of an old Roman Road (Watling Street). Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick

A5, Padog

The A5 is a major trunk road that runs 260 miles from London to Holyhead. It follows the course of an old Roman Road (Watling Street). Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick

Narrow winding section of the A5

The A5 is a major trunk road that runs 260 miles from London to Holyhead. It follows the course of an old Roman Road (Watling Street). Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick

Padog: postbox № LL24 66 and phone

The telephone box and postbox stand on the A5. The postbox, strapped to a telegraph pole, is emptied at 12:30 on weekday afternoons and an hour and a half earlier on Saturdays.

Chris Downer

Old Milestone

Milestone on the A.5 near to Glan Conwy, Conwy for overall view see Link

Keith Evans

Holyhead 49

Milestone next to the gate on the A.5 near to Glan Conwy, Conwy for close up view see Link

Keith Evans

Ysbyty Ifan

Steven Brown

Sheep near Pont Blaen-Eidda

David Purchase

Ysbyty Ifan: the post office

Ysbyty Ifan had a village shop and post office, but the shop closed on 30 July 1999. The present postmistress restored the service in her house, from where she already ran a sewing business, and the post office reopened in March 2000 as a Thursday morning service. That arrangement continues to this day, and as well as the usual post office services there is a very basic selection of items such as loaves and eggs available.

Chris Downer

Ysbyty Ifan: postbox № LL24 109

This postbox has doubtless been re-sited from the old shop when it closed in 2000, to this position outside the present-day post office - see SH8448 : Ysbyty Ifan: the post office for more information.

Chris Downer

Ysbyty Ifan: euro currency available here

Even in this tiniest of post offices, open for just four hours on a Thursday morning, foreign currency is available over the counter. I wonder how much call there is here for this service. See SH8448 : Ysbyty Ifan: the post office for more discussion on Ysbyty Ifan's post office.

Chris Downer

Ysbyty Ifan: direction to Pentrevoelas

An old stone direction sign on the bridge in the centre of the village, with a shapely finger pointing the traveller towards Pentrevoelas (note the English spelling; it would be shown as Pentrefoelas nowadays) with a stated distance of 3 miles.

Chris Downer

Ysbyty Ifan: the war memorial

A small war memorial at the roadside; the parish church is in the background.

Chris Downer

Ysbyty Ifan: parish church of St. John

Pictured in a horrid drizzle, St. John's church stands on the lane heading east from the village centre. A hostel had been set up here by the Knights of St. John in the late 12th century, the village being on the pilgrimage route to Holywell. The hostel was abolished in 1540 but the building remained as the parish church before being replaced by the current building in 1860. No doubt, this history is reflected in the name of the village, ysbyty being the Welsh word for hospital.

Chris Downer