The house from a circa 1920 postcard
Earlier Houses: Elements of an earlier house, Bryncaerau Castle, were probably incorporated into the current 19th century house.
Built / Designed For: Buckley family
House & Family History: The Mansion House was built in 1885 on the site of Bryncaerau Castle by the Buckley brewing family. In 1912 the house, together with its 27-acre park, was purchased and given (on a 999-year lease at an annual rent of five shillings) to the town of Llanelli by Sir Stafford and Lady Howard and renamed Parc Howard.
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Buckley family, 1885-1912.
Current Ownership Type: Government
Primary Current Ownership Use: Museum
Ownership Details: Owned by the town of Llanelli and used as the Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery.