Hensol Castle

Hensol, Pendoylan, near Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan

Wales

Historic County: Glamorgan, Glamorganshire

Circa Date: Late 17th century w/18th, 19th, 20th & 21st century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

Architect: David Brandon

Date of Birth: Dec 13, 1813
Date of Death: Jan 10, 1897
Nationality: British
Notes: Articled to George Smith, 1828-33. Attended Royal Academy Schools 1830. Awarded Silver Medal 1832. Partner of Thomas Henry Wyatt from 1838 until 1851. Practiced alone from 1851. Buried at Kensal Green.

Date: Circa 1840
Designed: Alterations, together with T.H. Wyatt

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Architect: Thomas Henry Wyatt

Date of Birth: 1807
Date of Death: 1880
Nationality: British

Date: Circa 1840
Designed: Alterations, together with David Brandon

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Architect: Roger Morris

Date of Birth: 1695
Date of Death: 1749
Nationality: English

Date: Circa 1774
Designed: Rebuilt House in Gothick style
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House Listed: Grade I

Park Listed: Not Listed
"Rebecca's Daughters" (1992 - as Whitehall). "Doctor Who" (2005 - episode 1.4, "Aliens of London," as 10 Downing Street). "Daddy's Girl" (2006).
Past Seat / Home of: Jenkins family, 17th century. Charles Talbot, 1st Baron Talbot, 1721-37; William Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, until 1782; John Chetwynd-Talbot, 1st Earl Talbot, until 1793. Samuel Richardson, 1793-1815. Benjamin Hall, early 19th century. William Crawshay II, early 19th century. Rowland Fothergill, mid-19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Wedding & Event Venue

Ownership Details: Part of the Vale Resort
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01443-667-800

Website: https://www.valeresort.com

Historic Houses Member: No

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