Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16455
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/10/1995
Date of Amendment
26/10/1995
Name of Property
Wall to Plas Power Park including Park Cottage
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Coedpoeth
Town
Locality
Bersham
Easting
329259
Northing
350593
Street Side
Location
Forms the western boundary to Plas Power Park, parallel with Rhosberse Road from its junction with the A525 at Coedpoeth to Rhosberse Lodge on Rhosberse Road.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Plas Power was completely remodelled in 1858 for Thomas Lloyd Fitzhugh, by John Gibson, architect, of London. The reconstruction of the house formed part of an extensive programme of improvement and rebuilding on the estate, and the wall was erected c1860 as part of this programme.
Exterior
Rusticated rock-faced rubble with rustic projecting castellations, varying in height and incorporating two minor entrances into the park. Park Cottage pre-dates the wall and is probably early C19: coursed and squared stone with slate roof: 2 storeys, 2-unit plan with central entrance, and rear wing parallel to the road. Fenestration renewed, mainly in original openings.
Interior
Reason for designation
The wall is included as an integral part of the mid C19 landscaping of Plas Power Park, and as an excellent example of the Picturesque style adopted in various interpretations for mostof the mid C19 work at Plas Power. Park Cottage is included for its group value with the wall.
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