Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
82241
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
06/10/1977
Date of Amendment
28/11/2003
Name of Property
No. 2 The Twyn
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
St. Fagans
Town
Cardiff
Locality
St Fagans
Easting
311903
Northing
177065
Street Side
Location
One of a group of estate buildings clustered below St Fagans Castle.
Description
Broad Class
Domestic
Period
History
Probably late C18 or early C19 in origin but much altered and rebuilt at various times. These cottages were improved by the Plymouth Estate, along with many others, in the late C19 and there is a photograph showing them at this date in the Museum of Welsh Life. They were improved again in the later C20 when the roofs were raised (see the new stonework under the eaves) and changed and they were given new features.
Exterior
Local rubblestone walls with brick heads and dressings to the features. Formerly thatched roof with eyebrows; now with plain tile roof (see History), red brick stacks. One of two 2-storey cottages, No 2 stepped uphill from No 1. Central entry double depth plan with single storey rear extensions.
Front wall of No 2 has two 2-light casements on both first and ground floors with taller ones below. Central doorway with glazed porch and ledged door. A single storey bakehouse with brick chimney has been added to the left of this house.
Interior
Interior not inspected at resurvey.
Reason for designation
Included as a part of the important group of historic estate buildings at the centre of St Fagans village.
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