Parks and Gardens UK

Historical use of site

1915 to 1954: ornamental garden

1955 to 2008: Educational

People associated with this site

Architect: Charles Edward Mallows (born 05/05/1864 died 02/06/1915)

Features

garden building

Creator: Charles Edward Mallows (born 05/05/1864 died 02/06/1915)

Lodge.

Designation status: CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Designation Grade II

Designation status: CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Designation Grade II

terrace

Creator: Charles Edward Mallows (born 05/05/1864 died 02/06/1915)

There are both broad and narrow terraces.

Designation status: CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales Designation Grade II

wall

Revetment walls support the terraces.

hedge

Holly, yew and laurel hedges add formal symmetry to the garden layout.

loggia

Open-fronted loggia.

specimen tree

Mulberry tree in the north forecourt.

drive

dovecote

planting

Remains of a former rock garden at the west side of the grounds.

amphitheatre

kitchen garden

Former kitchen garden, only surviving as a section of wall with an entrance arch.

gate

steps

The terraces are linked by several flights of stone steps.