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Brief description of site

Glyn Aur was a cottage garden with extensive topiary, much of it representing biblical figures and events. It was sometimes known as the Garden of Eden. The garden was open in its heyday but is now sadly lost. There are, however, a number of old postcards based on photographs taken by the then owner, which show the full glory of the topiary.

Brief history of site

The topiary garden at Glyn Aur was created in the early-20th century by D. Davies. He was a keen photographer and published many picture postcards of his garden. These were available as late as 1946. Mr Davies was succeeded by his son, who died without issue. The site has since been completely lost.

Location information:

Address: Castell Pigyn Road, Abergwili, SA31 2JT

Locality: Abergwili, Carmarthen

Local Authorities:

Carmarthenshire; Abergwili

Historical County: Carmarthenshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 159 Grid Ref: SN437213
Latitude: 51.86832 Longitude: -4.271573

Key information:

Form of site: topiary garden

Context or principal building: housing estate

Site Style : cottage garden

Site first created: After 1900

Main period of development: Early 20th century

Survival: Lost

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