Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
8316
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
10/04/1989
Date of Amendment
10/04/1989
Name of Property
Summerhouse Folly in the grounds of Maenol
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Llanidloes
Town
Locality
Easting
295230
Northing
283694
Street Side
Location
At the edge of the field immediately to the rear of Maenol. Faces N.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
Probably contemporary with the house (1832) as said to have been built by Thomas Evans as a peaceful shelter into which to retreat. It is possible, however that it was in fact built by Major Evans as an icehouse and converted in more recent years to a shelter when it was no longer possible or indeed necesary to obtain large quantities of ice.
Exterior
Square rubble structure with the domed corbelled roof. Full height round arched entrance with shell lined reveal and underside of arch. Similar shell grotto type applied decoration is used on rear wall including inset pieces of quartz. 1 small window to each side. Stone floor.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for group value with Maenol.
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