Difference between revisions of "Llwynywermod"

From Wikishire
Jump to: navigation, search
(Created page with "{{county|Carmarthenshire}} '''Llwynywermod''', ({{lang|cy|Llwynywermwd}}) is an estate owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, just outside the Brecon Beacons|Brecon Beacons Nat...")
(No difference)

Revision as of 22:20, 11 December 2017

Llwynywermod, (Welsh: Llwynywermwd) is an estate owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, just outside the Brecon Beacons National Park in Carmarthenshire. The estate covers 192 acres near the village of Myddfai, by Llandovery.

The Duke of Cornwall, as Prince of Wales, has the estate as a residence in the Principality.

The wood beside the estate is known as Llwynywormwood

History

William Williams, a relative to Anne Boleyn, was the original owner back in the 13th or 14th Centuries. At some time, the Griffies-Williams took on the title of a baronetcy in the early 18th century being close to the royal family.[1]

In November 2006 Llwynywermod was purchased by the Duchy of Cornwall as a residence for the Prince of Wales.[2][1] The Duchy completed its purchase of the property in April 2007.[2] Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, took up residence at the property in summer 2008.[1]

Buildings

The three-bedroom farmhouse was converted into a residence for Charles, Prince of Wales, by Craig Hamilton Architects[3] using traditional building techniques.[4] It was once the coach house to the now ruined 13-bedroom country house of the Griffies-Williams family that stood nearby. The courtyard range adjoining the main house is let as holiday accommodation when the Prince is not in residence.[5]

See also

  • Highgrove House, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, the Prince's family residence
  • Clarence House, the official residence of the Prince of Wales
  • Birkhall, the Prince's house in Aberdeenshire

Outside links

References