Historic houses · North Wales
Nantclwyd y Dre
Nantclwyd y Dre — Grade I listed building in Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Nantclwyd y Dre is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Records date its origin to 1435. Constructed primarily of wood. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by Denbighshire County Council. Named after Nantclwyd Hall. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed building in Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales". Coordinates: 53.1136°, -3.3108°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nantclwyd y Dre (formerly known as Nantclwyd House) is a historic house and garden in Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales. Recognised as one of the oldest timber-framed townhouses in Wales, its construction dates back to 1435. The property has undergone numerous changes and restorations over the centuries, reflecting various architectural styles and historical periods. Today, it serves as a historic house museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of its former inhabitants.
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Background
History
Carbon dating of the timbers of the house have shown that the core structure was started in 1435/1436. This dates the property to the time after the destruction wrought by the army of Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr, and the English-sponsored rebuilding of the affected Welsh towns. In the 15th century Ruthin was a regional centre for weaving, and the land on which the house now stands then belonged to Welsh weaver Goronwy ap Madog and his English wife Suzanna. The name Nantclwyd y Dre was probably bestowed on the property in the 1720s.
Description
The distinctive porch on stilts with chamber above was added to the original mediaeval street frontage in about 1693 by Eubule Thelwall, as was shown by tree ring dating of four samples. There is a fine surviving monument to Thelwall in Llanelidan Church. At the same time he built Nantclwyd Hall; the land was acquired through his marriage to the Parry heiress.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1136, -3.3108
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Ruthin
- Postcode
- LL15 1DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Established
- 1435
- Official site
- www.denbighshire.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q13130350 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nantclwyd y Dre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nantclwyd-y-dre, Ruthin, exterior view front elevation.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nantclwyd y Dre?
- Nantclwyd y Dre is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL15 1DP), in the parish of Ruthin.
- When was Nantclwyd y Dre built?
- Built or established in 1435.
- Who owns Nantclwyd y Dre?
- Nantclwyd y Dre is owned by Denbighshire County Council.
- Is Nantclwyd y Dre a listed building?
- Nantclwyd y Dre is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- How do I get to Nantclwyd y Dre?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL15 1DP. It sits within the Clwyd East parliamentary constituency.