Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed

The Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed, Monmouthshire is a medieval hall house dating from the late 15th century, with additions from the 17th and 19th centuries. "Of unusual sophistication",[1] it is a Grade II* listed building.

The Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed
The Old Court
TypeHouse
LocationLlangattock Lingoed, Monmouthshire
Coordinates51°52′13″N 2°55′43″W / 51.8703°N 2.92854°W / 51.8703; -2.92854
Built15th–17th centuries
Architectural style(s)Vernacular
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameOld Court, Llangattock Lingoed
Designated5 June 1952
Reference no.1923
Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed is located in Monmouthshire
Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed
Location of The Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed in Monmouthshire

History

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The original house was a hall-house, probably dating from 1480–1520.[2] In the 17th century, the Court was greatly extended, with a second storey being added, and the construction of wings to the North-West and South-East.[2] Further modifications were made in the 19th century.[3]

The Court was home to the Morgans, a cadet branch of the Morgans of Tredegar House.[1] Its most prominent inhabitant was Sir Thomas Morgan, 1st Baronet, who fought for Parliament in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.[2] Sir Thomas seized Chepstow Castle for the Parliamentary forces, and assisted Thomas Fairfax at the siege of Raglan Castle. He later supported the 1660 Stuart Restoration and was made a baronet for his services.[2]

Description

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The house is of two storeys, with attics, and an interior still "largely in (its) 17th century state."[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Newman 2000, p. 306.
  2. ^ a b c d Cadw. "Old Court including Former Cider House, Granary and Stable Range, Grosmont (Grade II*) (1923)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed (20508)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 26 February 2017.

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