Gelynis Farmhouse
| Gelynis Farmhouse | |
|---|---|
 "one of the most completely preserved early vernacular houses in the county" | |
| Type | Farmhouse |
| Location | Radyr, Cardiff, Glamorgan |
| Coordinates | 51°31′37″N 3°15′17″W / 51.5269°N 3.2546°W |
| Built | 16th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Vernacular |
| Owner | Privately owned |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
| Official name | Gelynis Farmhouse and attached cottage and stable |
| Designated | 6 October 1977 |
| Reference no. | 13912 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Gelynis Farm Range |
| Designated | 24 February 2000 |
| Reference no. | 22855 |
  Location of Gelynis Farmhouse in Cardiff | |
Gelynis Farmhouse (Cil-Ynnys) is a 16th century farmhouse in Radyr, Cardiff, Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building.
History
[edit]Gelynis is located in the community of Radyr and Morganstown, a suburb to the north-west of Cardiff. The farmhouse dates from the 16th century.[1] Tradition ascribes its construction variously to Hugh Lambert, an ironmaster from Kent but of French origins,[1][a] or to a Cardiff merchant.[2] John Newman, in his 1995 Glamorgan volume in the Buildings of Wales series, suggests that it was clearly built "for someone with pretensions", citing the decorative stonework and the double-height bay window.[2]
In the 21st century Gelynis operated as bed and breakfast accommodation.[3] In Spring 2025 the farmhouse was for sale.[4]
Architecture and description
[edit]Newman describes Gelynis Farmhouse as "one of the most completely preserved early vernacular houses in the county".[2] It is of two storeys and built to a cross passage plan.[5] The building material is local rubble stone with a coating of limewash. The roofing material is Welsh slate.[1] The range lies at a right angle to the farm[6] and Cadw suggests it is mostly of a later date, principally of the 19th century.[7]
The farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building.[1] The range is separately listed at Grade II.[7]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Cadw, which follows the attribution to Hugh Lambert, suggests he was encouraged to bring his ironworking skills to Wales by Sir Henry Sidney, president of the Council of Wales and the Marches, who was developing an ironworks and forge at Pentyrch.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Cadw. "Gelynis Farmhouse and attached cottage and stable (Grade II*) (13912)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ a b c Newman 1995, p. 537.
- ^ Ridout, Joanne (24 November 2024). "The amazing hidden historic gem you never knew existed just outside Cardiff". Wales Online. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Gelynis Farm, Morganstown, Cardiff, CF15 8LB". Savills. 24 July 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Gelynis Farmhouse and Cottage (Cil-Ynnys) (18763)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ "Gelynis Outbuildings (37551)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
- ^ a b Cadw. "Gelynis Farm Range (Grade II) (22855)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
Sources
[edit]- Newman, John (1995). Glamorgan. The Buildings of Wales. London, UK: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-140-71056-4.