Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
22/09/1997
Date of Amendment
22/09/1997
Name of Property
Arched wall to forecourt of Vaynol Old Hall
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Location
Located at the W side of the forecourt between Vaynol Old Hall and the Terraced Garden, and adjoining the Chapel of St Mary.
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
History
Probably late C16. The wing of Vaynol Old Hall was built in c1590, and the porch added to the Chapel in 1596. It is probable that this wall is either contemporary or built shortly afterwards to enclose the forecourt.
Exterior
Rubble stonework, with freestone voussoirs to the arch. The wall is approximately 11m long, and 3.3m high, with a wide 3-centred arch over the pathway in front of the Hall. It adjoins the W wing of the Old Hall, and the corner of the S porch of the Chapel of St Mary. The copings appear to be missing.
Reason for designation
Included as a vital element in the setting of the Grade I Old Hall, and the Grade I chapel, and of group value with other surrounding buildings and listed features.
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