Middle Gaer, Old House

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NPRN25887
Map ReferenceSO12SE
Grid ReferenceSO1701721747
Unitary (Local) AuthorityPowys
Old CountyBrecknockshire
CommunityLlanfihangel Cwmdu with Bwlch and Cathedine
Type Of SiteHOUSE
PeriodPost Medieval, Medieval
Description
A three unit hall house of about 1500, adapted and modified before being converted to agricultural uses in the eighteenth century. A threshing barn, possibly seventeenth century, adjoins on the east.
A two storey building with attics under a gabled roof. The walls are of rubble stone with freestone dressings to the openings.
The original house was a very prestigious building for its time. It had an open central hall with an inner chamber. There was a larger chamber beyond the cross passage. The central chimney stack and stairs were inserted in the mid sixteenth century. Soon after this the walls were raised and a continuous upper storey was inserted. The attic storey is a still later adition.

Source: CADW Listed Buildings Database (7477)

John Wiles 20.03.07