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.
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 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
The house is of two storeys, with attics, and an interior still "largely in (its) 17th century state."[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c Newman 2000, p. 306.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed (20508)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
References
- Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.