Glandyfi Castle, Machynlleth, Wales
Record Id: 4311
This site is NOT open to public.
Brief description of site
Glandyfi Castle is a Regency gothic castle built on a commanding site overlooking the Dyfi estuary. It has a walled kitchen garden, a setting of mature deciduous woodland, exotic shrubs, lawns and borders.
Brief history of site
The castle was built on a new site as home for the newly-wed George and Justina Jeffreys. First sold in 1906, the estate has been divided but the core area around the castle is little changed except by additional planting.
Location information:
Address: Glandyfi, SY20 8SS
Locality: Machynlleth
Local Authorities:
Ceredigion
Historical County: Cardiganshire
| OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: | 135 | Grid Ref: | SN 692967 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 52.55238 | Longitude: | -3.930606 |
Directions:
Five miles south of Machynlleth on A487. Castellated gateposts east of road in Glandyfi.
Key information:
Form of site: garden
Purpose of site: ornamental garden
Context or principal building: castle
Site Style : Picturesque
Site first created: 1814 to 1818
Main period of development: Early 19th century
Survival: Extant
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