Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern

Upper Red House
Type Farmhouse
Location Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire
Coordinates 51°48′48″N 2°49′52″W / 51.8132°N 2.8312°W / 51.8132; -2.8312Coordinates: 51°48′48″N 2°49′52″W / 51.8132°N 2.8312°W / 51.8132; -2.8312
Built 17th Century
Architectural style(s) Vernacular
Governing body Private
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official name: Upper Red House
Designated 9 April 1991
Reference no. 2855
Location of Upper Red House in Monmouthshire

Upper Red House, Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern, Monmouthshire, Wales is a farmhouse of the late 17th century. Standing one kilometre south west of the parish church, the building is little altered from the time of its construction and has a Grade II* listing.

History and description

John Newman notes the house has two storeys and three bays, under a hipped roof.[1] The style is "Renaissance", with a centrally positioned chimney stack, which was "rare" in Monmouthshire.[2] The building is of English bond brick, which has been colour washed red.[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ Newman 2000, p. 297.
  2. ↑ Stuff, Good. "Upper Red House, Llantilio Crossenny, Monmouthshire".
  3. ↑ "Listed Buildings – Full Report – HeritageBill Cadw Assets – Reports".

References

  • Newman, John (2000). Gwent/Monmouthshire. The Buildings of Wales. London: Penguin. ISBN 0-14-071053-1.
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