Introduction
The house, stable block and kitchen garden were built about 1840. The park and gardens were formed about 1843. There is a small arboretum adjacent to the house. It contains some fine exotic and mature trees. The site has been used for educational and recreational purposes since 1974.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Access contact details
This is the site of the Scolton Manor Museum. The museum is open between Easter and October, and the park is open throughout the year.
Owners
Pembrokeshire County Council
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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(Dy)25(PEM)
- Grade: II
CADW Register of Listed Buildings in Wales
- Reference: House
- Grade: II
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The house is a square block of two storeys with grey render and a slate hipped roof.
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Stable Block
- Description: The stable block and smithy are now used for craft exhibitions.
- Garden Building
- Description: New visitor centre of hexagonal shape.
- Tree Feature
- Description: Arboretum.
- Garden Terrace
- Pond
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Education
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
25
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Spittal
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire} (Cardiff: CADW, 2002) 298 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire
- {Scolton Manor, Tithe Map and Schedule of Apportionments} (1839) Scolton Manor, Tithe Map and Schedule of Apportionments