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Parade House, Monmouth

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Parade House, Monmouth — Grade II listed building in Monmouth. On the principal road leading north from Monmouth centre set between Monk Street and Hereford Road.

Parade House, Monmouth, historic houses in South Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Rookwood · 7.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Parade House, Monmouth is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed building in Monmouth. On the principal road leading north from Monmouth centre set between Monk Street and Hereford Road.". Coordinates: 51.8149°, -2.7126°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Parade House, is a Grade II listed building in Monk Street, Monmouth, Wales. The building is 18th-century in origin and has three storeys, gothicised windows, an ornate staircase and a hipped roof.

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Background

History

The building was formerly an inn known as the Harp Inn in 1801 and consisted of two tenements. It was converted by a local banker in the mid-19th century. In 1839–1840, Captain Charles Harrison Powell was in residence when he served on the jury that convicted John Frost and two others for their part in the Chartist Newport Rising. In 1915 the building and grounds were used as a Red Cross auxiliary hospital for convalescent wounded soldiers of World War I. Mr Arnott was a prime benefactor of the hospital. A total of 1,422 patients were treated between 1915 and 1919. The building was listed on 15 August 1974. As of 2012, the building and grounds are currently used as a residential and care…

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Coordinates
51.8149, -2.7126
Parish
Monmouth
Postcode
NP25 3PA
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Nearest railway station
Rookwood7.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Parade House, Monmouth?
Parade House, Monmouth is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3PA), in the parish of Monmouth.
Who owns Parade House, Monmouth?
Parade House, Monmouth is owned by | current_tenants = Residential & care home.
Is Parade House, Monmouth a listed building?
Parade House, Monmouth is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Parade House, Monmouth a protected site?
Yes — Parade House, Monmouth is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Parade House, Monmouth?
The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 3PA.