Garth, The, (also known as Garth Hall), Guilsfield, Wales

This site is NOT open to public.

Brief description of site

The Garth is a ruined house site and relict ornamental park. The highly ornate, early-19th-century house and stables, designed by John Claudius Loudon, were demolished in the mid-20th century. Remnants of the ornamental grounds include a terrace, two lakes and the remains of a kitchen garden.

Brief history of site

There was a house on the site in 1717 built for Richard Mytton. His grandson commissioned J.C. Loudon to build the new house and stables from 1809. The Garth remained in the family until World War 2 but was then abandoned and used by the army as a munitions depot. After the war the contents were auctioned off and the house demolished betwen 1950 and 1952. In 1954 the site passed to the local council and is now farmed.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	126	Grid Ref:	SJ 214106
Latitude:	52.68736	Longitude:	-3.164246

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