Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16571
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
08/12/1995
Date of Amendment
08/12/1995
Name of Property
Croesfoel Farmhouse
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Esclusham
Town
Locality
Rhostyllen
Easting
330873
Northing
348162
Street Side
Location
Prominently sited on the roundabout at the W end of Rhostyllen, and between the A483, the B5605 and the B5098.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
The house was built in 1781 by William Lloyd of Plas Power (the dates of 1812 on rainwater heads are thought to be later). Croesfoel was the home of the Davies brothers, gatesmiths, in the late C17- early C18, and their smithy survived adjacent to the present house, until it was demolished for road widening in 1967
Exterior
Brick with slate roof and gable end stacks. 3 storeys, 3 window range with central entrance. Doorway with blind traceried fanlight in pedimented case, flanked by wide wood mullioned and transomed windows with cambered heads.
Interior
Reason for designation
A good example of a Georgian vernacular farmhouse retaining much of its original character, and on a site of considerable historical significance for its association with the Davies brothers.
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