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
Coordinates51.8703°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
Location of The Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed in Monmouthshire

History

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 the English Civil war general, Sir Thomas Morgan, 1st Baronet.[2] Sir Thomas seized Chepstow Castle for the Parliamentary forces, and assisted Thomas Fairfax at the siege of Raglan Castle.[2] He subsequently worked towards the Restoration of Charles II.[2]

Description

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

Notes

  1. Newman 2000, p. 306.
  2. Good Stuff (1952-06-05). "Old Court including Former Cider House, Granary and Stable Range – Grosmont – Monmouthshire – Wales". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  3. "Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed". Coflein. Retrieved 2017-02-26.

References

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