Pen-y-clawdd Court, Tudor manor house in Llanvihangel Crucorney, Wales
Pen-y-clawdd Court is an L-shaped manor house in Llanvihangel Crucorney built with coursed red sandstone and topped with a traditional Welsh slate roof. The structure sits one mile southwest of the A465 road and displays the solid construction methods typical of its period.
The manor house was built around 1625 on the site of the earlier Pen y Clawdd Castle, which belonged to Roger de Hastings in the 11th century. The newer building replaced a Norman defensive structure that had occupied the land for centuries.
The Court Room displays a compartmented ceiling, stone-mullioned windows, and an ornate fireplace that showcase the craftsmanship of Tudor times in Wales. These details reveal how the builder invested in quality finishes for the main reception space.
The building underwent extensive restoration from 1984 to 1997 and is now a private residence rather than a hotel as it was previously. As a rural estate, visitors should be prepared for country conditions and plan ahead regarding any access to the grounds.
When the manor house was built, materials from the earlier Norman defensive structure were actually reused in its construction. The original castle mound remains visible today and stands roughly 100 meters northwest of the house.
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