Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern

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Upper Red House
Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern.jpg
TypeFarmhouse
LocationLlanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire
Coordinates51°48′48″N 2°49′52″W / 51.8132°N 2.8312°W / 51.8132; -2.8312Coordinates: 51°48′48″N 2°49′52″W / 51.8132°N 2.8312°W / 51.8132; -2.8312
Built17th Century
Architectural style(s)Vernacular
Governing bodyPrivate
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameUpper Red House
Designated9 April 1991
Reference no.2855
Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern is located in Monmouthshire
Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern
Location of Upper Red House in Monmouthshire

Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire, Wales is a farmhouse of the late 17th century. Standing one kilometre south west of the parish church, the building is little altered from the time of its construction and has a Grade II* listing.

History and description[]

John Newman notes the house has two storeys and three bays, under a hipped roof.[1] The style is "Renaissance", with a centrally positioned chimney stack, which was "rare" in Monmouthshire.[2] The building is of English bond brick, which has been colour washed red.[3]

Notes[]

  1. ^ Newman 2000, p. 297.
  2. ^ "Upper Red House, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire". British Listed Buildings.
  3. ^ "Upper Red House". Full Report for Listed Buildings. Cadw.

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