NPRN21006
Map ReferenceSO20SW
Grid ReferenceSO2181001670
Unitary (Local) AuthorityBlaenau Gwent
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityLlanhilleth
Type Of SiteLONGHOUSE
PeriodMultiperiod
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Description

As in R. & Fox except for comments in Records files by P.S.

RCAHMW, 1993.

Ty-Llwyd is a stone-built listed building dating to the early to mid 17th century, possibly with earlier origins. It was extended at the north end c1700 to create a large heated parlour, retaining the former parlour as small central room. A cruck truss in the byre appears to be reused, and the hall truss is unusually close to the chimney: it is possible that Ty Llwyd was a 16th century hall-house, heavily remodelled in the 17th century, when the hall chimney was inserted. It was used as the parish vicarage after the Reformation. The Tithe Map of 1843 shows Ty Llwyd as a smallholding of 7 acres (2.8 hectares): James Lewis, owner and Miles Lloyd, occupier.

Tree-ring dating carried out in 2024 indicate that the initial construction occurred in 1485, or soon after. Four timbers dated from upper crucks and a stud-and-panel partition identify that the building was significantly modified in 1624, or soon after. 

References: Cadw listed building description and Tree-Ring Services Report: NPTY/22/24.

RCAHMW, 2024.

Resources
DownloadTypeSourceDescriptionapplication/pdfGeneral Digital Donations CollectionReport entitled: 'Dendrochronological Report: Ty Llwyd, Llanhilleth', produced by Tree-Ring Services in 2024. Tree-Ring Services Report: NPTY/22/24.