Coldbrook House

Llanellen, near Abergavenny

Monmouthshire

Wales

Historic County: Gwent

Circa Date: 13th century core w/18th & 19th century alterations and additions

Status: Destroyed

Demolished 1954

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Ranging from the 13th to the 19th centuries, Coldbrook was a house of many elements and was noted for its fine interiors. Major Hanbury purchased the Coldbrook Estate in 1720; his son, Sir Charles Hanbury-Williams, diplomat and wit, began a major remodeling in 1746, probably to his own design. Circa 1888 there was a major dispersal of the contents; in 1889 Lady Llonver purchased the estate. Coldbrook House was lived in until circa 1930; in 1954 it was sold for scrap, but, before complete demolition could begin the façade collapsed under its own weight.

Collections: Contents sold in 1888.
Architect: Joseph Nevill

Date of Birth: circa 1811
Date of Death: 1882
Nationality: British

Date: 1866-67
Designed: Wing

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Architect: Charles Hanbury-Williams

Date of Birth: Dec 8, 1708
Date of Death: Nov 2, 1759
Nationality: British

Date: Circa 1746
Designed: Remodeled House for himself
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House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Destroyed
Past Seat / Home of: Herbert family, until 1709. Major Hanbury, 18th century; Sir Charles Hanbury-Williams, 18th century. Lady Llanover, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Demolished

Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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