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Newton House

Newton House, Grade I listed building in Brecon, Wales

Description

Newton House is a Grade I listed building with a square plan, three stories, and a pyramidal slate roof topped by six substantial chimneys dating from the 16th century. Inside, it preserves original features including medieval screens, plasterwork, and detailed carvings throughout its rooms.

History

The Games family built Newton House in 1582 and made it their home until the 1690s when the Walker family acquired it. This change of ownership marked a turning point in the building's history.

Culture

The great hall displays a stone floor, raised platform, and fireplace bearing the Games family crest along with medieval genealogies. Inscriptions and carvings throughout the rooms speak to the family's deep roots in this place.

Practical

The house sits at 137 meters elevation and preserves all its original features that you will encounter during your visit. The rooms are filled with medieval details, so it pays to look carefully at inscriptions and carvings as you walk through.

Did you know?

The property connects to Dafydd Gam, who received knighthood from Henry V at Agincourt and may have influenced Shakespeare's character Fluellen in Henry V. This link to a real historical figure who might live on in English literature adds another layer of meaning to the place.

Location
Inception
1582
Elevation above the sea
137 m
GPS coordinates
51.94800,-3.40722
Latest update
December 14, 2025 18:42

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