







Brief Description
The park and gardens are of great interest not only as the landscape setting for the Romantic mansion but also for their proximity and usefulness to the ironworks. The site was sold to the local corporation in 1909 and converted to a museum, art gallery and public park.
History
The house was built in 1825, and the grounds have developed since this date.
Visitor Facilities
The house is now a museum, and the building and grounds are open to the public daily except on Mondays.- Features
- Mansion House (featured building)
- Description: The house is a Gothic mansion built as a mock castle.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Terrace
- Description: Narrow lawn terrace.
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
The house is now a museum, and the building and grounds are open to the public daily except on Mondays.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Park
- History
Detailed History
Much of the park and gardens of Cyfartha Castle survived. The grounds were laid out between 1825 and the 1870s.
The castle is the most historically important ironmaster's house in Wales, built and developed immediately next to the ironworks by members of the Crawshay family.
The park and gardens are of great interest not only as the landscape setting for the Romantic mansion but also for their proximity and usefulness to the ironworks. The site was sold to the local corporation in 1909 and converted to a museum, art gallery and public park.
Period
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Contact
Telephone
01443 336000Official Website
Other websites
- http://www.merthyr.gov.uk/English/EnvironmentAndPlanning/ParksAndOpenSpaces/Pages/ParksAndPpenSpacesInformationAndAdvice.aspx
- http://www.visitmerthyr.co.uk/attractions/cyfarthfa-park-museum.aspx
Owners
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil,, CF47 8AN
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000) 94Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- Newman, J., {The Buildings of Wales} (London: Penguin, 1995) 441-43The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan
- Gastineau, H., {South Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views, Vol. 2} (London, 1840)South Wales Illustrated in a Series of Views, Vol. 2