Reg.Nr. HA-2005/UK/20

Dolbelydr gentry house, Trefnant

The house was built in 1578. After decades of neglect it had declined into such a serious state of disrepair that it had been given up for lost when Landmark Trust acquired it in 1999. Though floorless and roofless, many unaltered primary features remained, including some fine ...
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Project details

Title:Dolbelydr gentry house, Trefnant
Entr. year: 2005
Result:Diploma
Country: United Kingdom
Town: Trefnant, Denbighshire (North Wales)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Mansion
Actual use:Historic venue, cultural attraction, tourist accomodation
Built: 16th century
The Jury's citation: For the brave decision to rescue and carefully restore an important domestic house in an idyllic setting, which had fallen to ruin, and for making possible the experience of living in it.
GPS:53°13'30,4"N; 3°25'23,9"W
Web, Links:

www.landmarktrust.org.uk/news-and-events/upcoming-events/dolbelydr-open-day/

Description:
The house was built in 1578. After decades of neglect it had declined into such a serious state of disrepair that it had been given up for lost when Landmark Trust acquired it in 1999. Though floorless and roofless, many unaltered primary features remained, including some fine timber mullioned windows and most of the original beams that made up the massive open truss roof in the main room. Since then, craftsmen using traditional techniques enabled much of the original fabric to be repaired and reinstated. The building is now let for self-catering holidays alll year round.