Trostrey Court

The current house dates from the 1580s, and was built by a John David Powell, to replace the earlier, medieval manor house which stood on the site. The Powells subsequently took on the surname Jones and a descendant, Jane Jones, married Charles Hughes of Moynes Court, near Chepstow. The current owner, David Morgan MBE is the president of the Usk Rural Life Museum.

The current house replaced an earlier manor. The house is constructed to a T-plan, and is built of rubble with slate roofs. The three-storey porch dates from the early 17th century and is described by the architectural historian John Newman as "most remarkable". The building is of two-storeys, with attics. The exterior of the house has been rendered and repointed and the windows replaced in the late 20th century. Newman considers the result, "none too attractive". The interior contains significant 17th century wood panelling, including in the interior of the porch. In the 18th century wing of the court, a bedroom chamber is reported to house a priest hole behind the fireplace. The court is…