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Porth Mawr Gate House;Cwrt-y-Carw

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NPRN16106
Map ReferenceSO21NW
Grid ReferenceSO2175418586
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityCrickhowell
Type Of SiteGATEHOUSE
PeriodMedieval
Description

NAR SO21NW1

1. Gate-house to mansion built in late 15th Century by member of Herbert family.

2. Circa 1500 stone built. Embattled tower. Gate house leading to non-exitent mansion.

3. Two-storey crenellated gate house, projecting forward of adjoining walls, with C19 restorations. Small turret to NE; octagonal chimney. Pointed arched entrance to ground floor, with moulding, hoods, and stops; doors with openwork tops. 2-bay vaulted interior. Chamfered inner arch leading to house.
(Source CADW listed buildings database)
J Hill 13.10.2003

Associated with:
Boundary Wall (Nprn31268)
Gardens (Nprn86105).