Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
20745
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
23/10/1998
Date of Amendment
23/10/1998
Name of Property
Nicholls Arms PH
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Community
Llangynwyd Lower
Town
Llangynwyd Lower
Locality
Goetre-hen
Easting
289099
Northing
185814
Street Side
N
Location
The building stands on a steeply sloping corner site, facing the minor Nicholls Road running W off the main A4063 Maesteg to Bridgend Road.
Description
Broad Class
Commercial
Period
History
Built probably in the early C19 as a public inn in an isolated position to serve travellers on the Llynfi valley road. In 1875 it was known as the Nicholl Arms, named after Sir John Nicholl, MP and industrial entrepreneur of Merthyr-mawr.
Exterior
Roughcasted and whitewashed over stone, with a slate roof. Two storeys, 3 bays. Symmetrical elevation with rendered end stacks and an outbuilding added after 1875 at the upper, W, end. Central framed and boarded timber door with a narrow plain overlight. Twelve-paned sash windows without horns, set in surrounds painted black. A large panel over the front door carries the name. A later C20 restaurant extension with a flat roof extends to the rear.
Interior
Interior modernised, but beams representing the former cross passage from the front door remain. Stone gable fireplace.
Reason for designation
Included as a building retaining externally the character of an early C19 roadside inn.
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