Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
2438
Building Number
32
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
08/02/1974
Date of Amendment
10/11/2005
Name of Property
House, including attached railings and gates
Address
32 Merthyr Road
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Abergavenny
Town
Abergavenny
Locality
Abergavenny
Easting
329503
Northing
214428
Street Side
SE
Location
On the street line at the far end of a group running SW from the junction with Brecon Road.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Early to mid C19 detached house, probably 1840s; shown on the town plan of Abergavenny of 1853. The roof material and the pebbledash walling have been removed since listing in 1974. It is shown on the 1844 Tithe Map.
Exterior
Built of local random rubble sandstone with a natural slate roof and red brick stacks. Raised rusticated stucco window dressings indicate that the house was intended for render. Detached double depth central entry house with front elevation of two storeys, three bays. Two steps lead up to pedimented doorcase with panelled pilasters, plain reveals and 6-panelled door with top four panels glazed. Sash windows with 6 over 6 panes in plain reveals and rusticated surrounds. Plain low pitch roof with gable stacks
Shallow forecourt enclosed at each end by short stretch of walling and, in front by low C19 wrought iron railings and gates.
Rear elevation not inspected.
Interior
Interior not inspected at resurvey.
Reason for designation
Included for its special interest as part of a well-preserved group of small scale early C19 housing close to the junction with Brecon Road.
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