Introduction
The remains of a 16th-century walled and terraced garden survive at The Van, attached to an important house of the period, now partially restored.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/
- History
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW(Gm)13(CAE)
- Grade: II
Features
- House (featured building)
- Description: The Van is partially restored and part of the house is occupied.
- Earliest Date:
- Dovecote
- Description: The 16th-century dovecote has now been restored. It has a domed stone roof and 1000 nesting boxes.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Tudor (1485-1603)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Civil Parish
Van
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'The Van' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: Cadw, 2000), pp. 38-40 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'The Van, Garden, Caerphilly',