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Penrice Castle Mansion

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NPRN19670
Map ReferenceSS48NE
Grid ReferenceSS4967188384
Unitary (Local) AuthoritySwansea
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityPenrice
Type Of SiteHOUSE
PeriodPost Medieval
Description
1. Late 18th century. 3 storey and basement. Slated. Centre forward and dentilled pediment. Doric portico. Triglyph frieze. Full height semi-circular bow.
2. Built 1773-7 of Bath stone, with C19 and C20 alterations. Five bays by three; N entrance front 3 storeys; S front four storeys. Small service wing to E is all that remains of various extensions of 1812-17, and 1893-6, which were removed in 1967. The interior includes an entrance hall with Doric detailing and further Adamesque decoration.
(Source John Newman, 'Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan, 1995, pp.508-509)
J Hill 22.10.2003
(source: RCAHMW 1981, No.38 293-303)
Associated with:
Park/gardens (Nprn265707)
Orangery (Nprn37645).
RCAHMW AP955112/49