Drope is a hamlet in the valley of the River Ely in Vale of Glamorgan, southeast Wales, just beyond the territorial border of western Cardiff. It lies immediately east from Michaelston-super-Ely, west of Ely, Cardiff and southeast of St Georges-super Ely and is accessed via a bridge along Drope Road across the A4232 road to the north of Culverhouse Cross. Drope was designated a special conservation area in March 1973 by the former Glamorgan County Council due to its architectural heritage.[1]

Drope
Drope is located in Vale of Glamorgan
Drope
Drope
Location within the Vale of Glamorgan
OS grid referenceST108758
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Vale of Glamorgan
51°28′29″N 3°17′11″W / 51.474722°N 3.286389°W / 51.474722; -3.286389

Landmarks

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Ty Llwyd Farm and lane, Drope

The farms of Drope, Ty Llwyd and Ty Uchaf and The Old Rectory in Drope have been identified as buildings which make a positive contribution to the special architectural or historic interest of the conservation area.[1] The Old Rectory dates to the early Victorian period and set in landscaped gardens, it features a slate roof under local limestone walls.[1] To the south is Coedarhydyglyn.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Appraisal and Management Plan". Vale of Glamorgan Council. Retrieved 28 June 2011.