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Maesllwch Castle (also known as Maeslough Castle)

Introduction

A large 19th-century park of pre-19th-century origin forms the setting to the grand mid-19th-century mock castle, set on a terrace above the River Wye with views to the Black Mountains. The internal layout of the kitchen garden survives, including ornamental espalier railings, box hedging and ancient fruit trees. Mid-20th-century additions include terraced gardens whose layout reflects lost parts of the building.

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History

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

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

  • Reference: PGW(Po)18(POW)
  • Grade: II*
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Gate Lodge
  • Grade: II
  • CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales

  • Reference: Gate piers, gates and screen, east drive
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Castle (featured building)
  • Description: Mock castle
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen Garden
Key Information

Type

Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Glasbury

References

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