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Court Farmhouse, Llanthony
Court Farmhouse, Llanthony, Monmouthshire is a farmhouse of late medieval origins. It may have originally been lodgings for the Prior of Llanthony. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries the building became a farmhouse. In the 19th century, the Llanthony Estate was bought by Walter Savage Landor who undertook remodelling. The farmhouse is Grade II* listed, with the adjacent barn, Court Farm Barn, having a separate Grade I listing. HistoryThe architectural historian John Newman records the traditional origins of the farmhouse as a lodging for the Prior of Llanthony.[1] Cadw also includes this explanation in its listing description, but notes that the declining fortunes of the priory in the late-medieval period made it less likely that a new structure for this purpose would have been constructed at this time.[2] The priory at Llanthony had been founded at the start of the 12th century but in 1136, a second foundation, Llanthony Secunda, was established at Gloucester and in the following centuries came to supersede to Welsh priory in wealth and importance.[2] By the time of the Dissolution the priory was valued at only £100, and Court Farmhouse was remodelled as a farm building. The frontage was remodelled in the 18th century,[2] but this was reversed by Walter Savage Landor in the mid-19th century, given the range its "entirely Victorian appearance".[1] By the mid-20th century part of the farmhouse was being used as a cow shed.[3] The farmhouse remains in private ownership and is now used as self-catering accommodation.[4] Architecture and descriptionThe farmhouse is constructed to an L-plan, with two storeys and attics. The building material is sandstone rubble, although a significant amount of medieval carved stone is included.[2] Newman also notes the medieval origins of much of the roof structure.[1] Notes
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