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Wales

Nantclwyd Hall

Near Llanelidan, Ruthin

Denbighshire

Wales

Circa Date: 17th century w/20th century alterations

Status: Partially Extant

Rear wings removed in the 20th century.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The House from a 1905 postcard

  • Built / Designed For: Parry family

    House & Family History: The modern game of tennis was born at Nantclwyd Hall in 1873. During a house party, one of the guests, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (1833–1912), introduced to his fellow guests and hosts, a game he had invented called Sphairistike (Greek for "skill at ball play"). The first game was played on a grass court at Nantclwyd, following rules written by Major Wingfield, which ultimately developed into the game of lawn tennis played today.

  • Architect: Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis

    Date: 20th century
    Designed: Demolished rear wings, added new south elevation, fiberglass temple, Stables, ceremonial arch, a bridge, and a dovecote, all for Sir Vivyan Edward Naylor-Leyland, 3rd Bt.

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  • Title: Country Life (magazine)
    Author: NA
    Year Published: NA
    Reference: Jul 2, 2014, pg. 68
    Publisher: London: Future plc
    ISBN: NA
    Book Type: Magazine

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Current Seat / Home of: Sir Philip Vyvyan Naylor-Leyland, 4th Bt.

    Past Seat / Home of: Thomas Wyn ap John ap Harry, 16th century. Simon Parry, 17th century. Eubule Thelwall, 17th century. Thomas Puleston, 18th century. Herbert Naylor-Leyland, 19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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