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Aberglasney
Llangathen, Carmarthenshire
A Brief History from the Francis Jones Archives
Visitors' Information Images of a Lost Age
The House and garden have been the subject of a TV documentary which described the restoration of the property. From almost total dereliction in the early1990s the gardens were rescued by the Aberglasney Restoration Trust and transformed into what has become a major Tourist attraction in the area.
Redeveloping a garden takes time so the work will continue for some years.
There is the Yew Tunnel, reputed to be a thousand years old, a Cloister Garden, Pool Garden, Stream Garden and Pigeonhouse Wood, Kitchen and Walled Gardens and Bishop Rudd's Walk, the path taken by the Bishop and pedestrian worshipper's on their way to the nearby church.
The restored Aberglasney mansion
When this picture was taken in July 2001 the interior had been gutted and was awaiting restoration
The house has literary connections in the shape of poet John Dyer, was son of Robert Dyer, a Carmarthen lawyer, who purchased the heavily mortgaged property in 1710.
The Garden is unique of its type and is recommended to all visitors for its peace and tranquility and fascinating insight into what can be achieved by by a dedicated few to bring back some of Wales's lost heritage.
There are Restaurant facilities, a guidebook and walks for the more energetic.
Further Information:
Telephone & Fax: 01558 668998
mailto:info@aberglasney.org.uk
Please contact us about our special events
Open daily April to October 9.30 - 6.00
Guide dogs only
Supported by: The Heritage Lottery Fund; CADW; WTB; ERDF
Company Registered in Wales No. 2928618. Charity No. 10442079
Material Reproduced with the kind permission of the Aberglasney Restoration Trust.
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