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Coldbrook House

Introduction

The park was landscaped from the mid-18th century. The gardens include 16th- or 17th-century terracing and 18th- and 19th-century pleasure grounds and formal gardens. The house no longer remains.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Gt) 30
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Cold Bath
  • Description: A cold bath fed by a spring.
  • Terrace
  • Description: The gardens include 16th- or 17th-century terracing.
Key Information

Type

Country Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Agriculture And Subsistence

Survival

Part: standing remains

Open to the public

Yes

References

References

  • Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Coldbrook House' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 28-30
  • Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Coldbrook House, Garden, Abergavenny', [accessed 1 October 2007]