Dimlands

Dimlands is a late 18th-century house with characteristic Tudor features and limestone walls in Llantwit Major. The building extends across a considerable length with a south-facing facade that displays castle-like architectural details.

The building was constructed in the late 18th century by Reverend Robert Nicholl Carne on the site of an earlier fortress. It survived while other family properties were destroyed by fire in later centuries.

The house displays the ancient Carne family motto carved into its Caen stone chimney. This Welsh family left their mark on the building and the region over generations.

The house sits about one kilometer inland from the cliffs and offers views toward the Bristol Channel from its location. The original Tudor features remain intact and the grounds can be explored on foot.

This building is actually the former lodge of the main house, which was completely destroyed by fire in 1948. It became the most important survivor from what was once a larger estate.

Location: Llantwit Major

Architectural style: Tudor architecture

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

GPS coordinates: 51.40611,-3.50111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40