Introduction
Glanusk Park is an extensive and picturesque park in the upper Usk valley dating from the early-19th century and earlier. The park survives in its entirety, although the grand house designed and built by Robert Lugar between 1825 and 1830 has gone. Early-19th-century Penmyarth, the current residence of the family, overlooks the park. The remains of a mid- to late 19th-century garden by Arthur Markham Nesfield lie next to the house site and include remnants of a parterre garden with a fountain, and pleasure grounds.
The estate provides a venue for various cultural, sporting and corporate events.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Po)3(POW)
- Grade: II*
National Park
- Reference: Brecon Beacons
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Former barn at Penmyarth
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Frame yard
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Garden Boundary wall including gated entrance
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Garden Terrace Wall to north of site of house
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Glanusk Bridge
- Grade: II*
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Green Drive Lodge
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: North Lodge and gates and gate piers at North Lodge
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Park Farm Lodge, West Lodge, South Lodge
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Penmyarth
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Penmyarth Park chapel
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Stable and carriage house at Penmyarth
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: The Stable Court
- Grade: II*
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Tower Lodge
- Grade: II*
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Towerwood Kennels
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Walled kitchen garden
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Weigh Bridge House including weigh bridge
- Grade: II
Features
- Garden Wall
- Description: Garden boundary wall including gated entrance
- Garden Terrace
- Description: Garden terrace wall to the north of the house site
- Kitchen Garden
- Description: Walled kitchen garden
- House (featured building)
- Description: Penmyarth was incorporated into the estate in the mid-19th century and is now the principal residence.
- Earliest Date:
- Kennels
- Description: Towerwood Kennels
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Commercial
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
162
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Llangattock
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Glanusk Park and Penmyarth' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Powys} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1999), pp. 88-95 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Powys
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Glanusk , Garden, Llangattock',