Introduction
Glyn Aur was a cottage garden with extensive topiary, much of it representing biblical figures and events. It was sometimes known as the Garden of Eden. The garden was open in its heyday but is now sadly lost. There are, however, a number of old postcards based on photographs taken by the then owner, which show the full glory of the topiary.
Tableaux depicted in topiary included:
The Garden of Eden
The Flight to Egypt
The Crucifixion
The march of the animals to Noah's Ark
King Herod's Feast and John the Baptist's Head on a plate
The Guarding Angel
- History
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Features & Designations
Style
Cottage Garden
Features
- Topiary
- Key Information
Type
Topiary Garden
Principal Building
Housing Estate
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Lost
- References
References
- Lloyd, T., The Garden of Eden at Abergwili, {Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Newsletter} 8, 13 (1995) Welsh Historic Gardens Trust Newsletter
Contributors
Tom Lloyd