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Hafod (also known as Hafod Uchtryd)

Introduction

This was a significant landscape designed according to the principles of the Picturesque, and an essential destination for tourists in the late-18th to early-19th centuries. The mid-20th-century forested landscape is undergoing restoration to reveal the original Picturesque structure and scenic walks.

Terrain

upland, hilly

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

01443 336000

Access contact details

http://www.hafod.org/walks.htm...

Owners

Forestry Commission (Welsh Assembly)

Victoria Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 2DQ
History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

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

  • Reference: PGW (Dy) 50 (CER)
  • Grade: I
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Cavern Cascade (Cd 171 (CER))
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Chain bridge & Gothic Arcade (Cd 172 (CER))
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Nant Bwlchgwallter (CD 173 (CER))
  • Scheduled Ancient Monument

  • Reference: Peiran Cascade (CD 174 (CER ))
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest

  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Bedford Monument
  • Grade: II
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Hawthorn Cottage
  • Grade: II
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Kitchen Garden and Associated Buildings
  • Grade: II
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Lower Lodge and gate piers
  • Grade: II
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Stables, Coach house, hay barn
  • Grade: II
  • Ancient and Semi Natural Woodland

Plant Environment

  • Environment
  • Woodland Garden

Style

Picturesque

Features

  • Stable Block
  • Description: L-shaped building now converted to estate offices.
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  • Obelisk
  • Description: Monument to 5th Duke of Bedford, designed by W. Pocock.
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  • Ornamental Bridge
  • Description: Chain Bridge across Ystwyth Gorge, restored 2003.
  • Mansion House (featured building)
  • Description: Original building in Gothic style by Thomas Baldwin in 1784, additions by John Nash 1793-4; rebuilt after 1807 fire within same walls; extended in Italian Gothic style by Anthony Salvin 1847-50. The house as demolished in 1958.
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  • Walk
  • Description: Lady's Walk: circuit walk linking mansion to church and visiting Flower Garden and Peiran Falls.
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  • Walk
  • Description: Gentleman's Walk: circuit walk on south bank of Ystwyth, visiting two caves, numerous cascades, ancient woodland.
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  • Walk
  • Description: New Walk, now known as Ystwyth Gorge Walk: visits spectacular river scenery and restored chain bridge.
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Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Forestry

Plant Environment

Environment

Principal Building

Heritage Site

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

250

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Ysbyty Ystwyth

Electoral Ward

Lledrod

References

References

Contributors

  • Jennifer Macve

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