Llanrumney Hall, Grade II* listed building in Llanrumney, Wales.
Llanrumney Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Llanrumney, Wales, featuring traditional Elizabethan architecture. The structure spans multiple levels with various rooms and includes community spaces now used for art education, childcare, food distribution, and meeting facilities.
The building was originally constructed around 1450 and underwent significant rebuilding in 1852. Following the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII in the mid-1500s, it came under the control of the Kemys family.
Today it serves as a community hub where people gather for music production, pottery workshops, and various craft activities. The building has become a place where local residents and artists work on creative projects together.
The hall rents out various spaces including meeting rooms, a community cafe, and childcare facilities. Access to different areas may vary depending on current activities, since the building operates as a multipurpose community center.
Local stories have connected this building to the famous pirate Sir Henry Morgan, though historical records show he was actually born in Rhymney. This persistent legend demonstrates how local narratives develop and spread over time.
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