Craig y parc, (also known as Craig-y-Parc School), Cardiff, Wales
Record Id: 970
The site lies to the north-west of Cardiff, with views over the Vale of Glamorgan. The gardens have a formal design, the main features of which are terraces and lawns linked by stone paths and steps. The emphasis of C.E. Mallows, the designer, was to integrate the garden landscape with the house. It is considered that this was well-achieved (see Thomas, references).
There is a stone-flagged terrace in front of the south elevation of the house. There are two narrow terraces beyond this, all being linked by stone steps. The lawn lies beyond the terraces, and is bordered by walled beds and yew hedging. There is a further terrace beyond the lawn, and a circular amphitheatre beyond that.
The site is now used by SCOPE as a residential school, which has necessitated some changes to the grounds for disabled access. However, much of the garden remains extant. Visits to the garden can be arranged at the discretion of the administrator.
Occupier: Craig-y-Parc School
Site designation(s)
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales Grade II* Reference PGW(Gm)6(CDF)
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Grade II* Reference Craig-y-parc House
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Grade II Reference loggia and attached terrace walls and steps
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Grade II Reference garden terrace
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Grade II Reference courtyard entrance
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Grade II Reference lodge
Principal building:
House Created 1915 by Charles Edward Mallows
The house is built in Tudor-vernacular style. It is built of local stone, with a Cotswold stone-tiled roof.
Designation status: CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Grade II*
External web site link: http://www.scope.org.uk/education/craig-y-parc.php
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