Introduction
The early-20th-century terraced gardens at Glen Usk survive more or less intact. They were incorporated into a less formal layout dating from the early-19th century.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gt)36
- Grade: II
Tree Preservation Order
- Reference: No 72
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: Gate piers to road, north of Glen Usk
- Grade: II
Features
- Temple
- Description: The garden temple was built as a picture gallery and once attached to the house by the service wing. It is in the form of a classical temple with Ionic columns on the east and west sides.
- Villa (featured building)
- Description: A regency villa with a well-preserved cast iron verandah.
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- Statue
- Description: A statue of an archer known as 'Robin Hood'. It was brought from Llantarnam Abbey, Gwent.
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- Garden Terrace
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Glen Usk' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 40-2 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Glen Usk, Garden, Llanhennock',