17942

 

II  

Designated  

20/03/1996  

20/03/1996  

Abercannon  

 

Powys  

Llanerfyl  

 

Cannon Valley  

296280  

306933  

 

 

Domestic  

 

 

Located on low-lying land near the confluence of the small Afon Cannon with the Afon Glam, 1.2km W S W of Llanerfyl village. The farm is enclosed in walls built of dry-laid river pebbles. History: Probably C18 based upon submedieval longhouse plan with cowhouse in line. Roof construction altered and raised (carries inscription 1958). Exterior: Colour washed stone, slate covered roof. Derived longhouse plan with entrance opposite stack. 2 storeys, plan comprises a living room and inner unheated parlour, kitchen and wash-house under a continuation of the roof to the rear. Beyond the gable stack, a 2 bay cowhouse. A later hipped lean-to on the parlour end. Door c1930, with glazed panel, in a open stone built porch with timber framed gable. C19 4- and 6-pane sash windows with segmental arched heads but upper windows renewed in earlier openings. Stack rebuilt in brick. Two boarded doors to farm building. Interior: Not accessible at the time of inspection. (October 1995). Listed as a well preserved farmhouse which is typical of this upland area.