Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22257
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
27/08/1999
Date of Amendment
27/08/1999
Name of Property
Summer house at Bryn Bras Castle
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llanrug
Town
Locality
Bwlch
Easting
254409
Northing
362611
Street Side
Location
Located immediately adjacent to the walled 'knot' garden on the east.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
The summer house was built in the 1920s during the ownership of Duncan Alves. Its 3 arches were originally open but later infilled with French windows, probably associated with its more recent use as a visitors' tea room.
Exterior
Summer house. Half-hexagonal plan with flat back to adjoining 'knot' garden wall. Roughly coursed rubblestone with flat roof behind parapet and painted projecting string course. 3 large round-headed arches to front have French windows.
Interior
No notable architectural features.
Reason for designation
Included as one of a number of garden structures erected in the 1920s, an important period for the development of the gardens and grounds at Bryn Bras Castle.
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