LAUGHARNE
St Odoceus, Llandawke
(Friends of Friendless Churches)
2-4, 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25 Sep 9 - 7
A church set in a dell behind the Old Rectory. Vested with The Friends of Friendless Churches since 2006 and just repaired. An effigy inside is said to represent St MArgaret Marlos. DIR In the centre of Laugharne, drive across Square into Water St then at signpost turn right. Please do not go through the garden of the Old Rectory.
LLANDEILO
Dinefwr Park and Castle
(National Trust)
10 Sep 11-5 A visit to Dinefwr Park and Castle is a great day out for all the family. You can re-live Edwardian life below stairs in Newton House, climb to the romantic ruins of Dinefwr Castle and exlore the sweeping parkland restoreed to its 18th century glory. As a special event staff will bne opening the Dining room, with its table, piano, clock and record player. SA19 6RT.
LLANELLI
Court Farm, Pembrey
(Friends of Court Farm/Carmarthenshire Building Preservation Trust)
18, 25 Sep tours at 2 and 3.30
Court Farm is a large Elizabethan manor house. It dates to the mid 16th century, but may incorporate medieval structure. It has an intriguing castellated barn. It is one of the earliest Welsh storeyed houses and is the largest pre-Renaissance manor house in Carmarthenshire. It is special because of its size and height. It may be the most important building of its type in Wales.
Additions in the early 17th century included a kitchen, a new roof and windows, and some fine panelling in the main bedroom. Later in the same century, a north wing, which included servants' quarters, was added. There have been very few changes since. The remains give a unique insight into an early-modern great house of the period. Today it is largely in ruins, but volunteers are working hard to clear the debris and undergrowth. Visitors will be able to see the largely intact remains. The Trust plans to restore Court Farm and find a viable use for the property. The tours will be led by local experts in the family history of the Court and its architecture. BOOK ESSENTIAL 07913 297 853 or secretary@cwrtfarm.org Please leave your name, telephone number, the number of people in your group and your contact telephone number. Google map DIR In Pembrey follow brown sign near St Illtyd's Church (A484) to Penymynydd picnic site. Court Farm is 600m along this road. At sharp right-hand bend is a "Private keep out" notice! Website
Llanelly House
(Carmarthenshire Heritage Regeneration Trust)
10, 11 Sep 10.30 and 1.30 The restoration of Llanelly House, which is costing £6 million, began at the start of 2011. This is a splendid Georgian town house (Grade I), which is at present closed to the public. On this occasion we are offering presentations and talks to show you how the restoration is progressing. There will be two presentations each day. They will last for one and a half hours.
16 Sep 10.00 'Ask the Expert' event with Graham Kelly, Contractor Manager and Neal Griffiths of John Weavers Construction.
Subject: The trials and tribulations of restoring a Grade I Listed building.
21 Sep 11.00 'Ask the Expert' event with Richard Scott Jones. Find out what the archaeological team have uncovered at Llanelly House.
All events take place at
CHRT offices, 21-25 West End, Llanelli.
All events BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01554 772857/email | website
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