Llangattock-Vibon-Avel, near Monmouth
Monmouthshire
Wales
Circa Date: 19th century, incorporating 18th century elements
Status: Fully Extant
House Open to Public: No
Country House: Yes
The House from a circa 1910 postcard
A 1940s Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith limousine in front of Goodhart Hall at Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, grew up at The Hendre.
Built / Designed For: John Rolls
House & Family History: The Hendre was originally built as a shooting lodge that was repeatedly enlarged over the 19th century until it became a proper country house. In 1900 the duke and duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary) stayed with Baron and Baroness Llangattock at The Hendre. During the royal couple's stay in Monmouthshire Lord and Lady Llangattock's son, Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, took the couple on what was probably their first ride in a motor car. The Harding-Rolls family sold The Hendre to Effold Properties in 1984; the house is today home to The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club.
Architect: Thomas Henry Wyatt
Date: 1837-38 & 1858
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - HARDBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 2008
Reference: pg. 672
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300125085
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: John Rolls, until 1837; John Etherington Welch Rolls, 1837-70; John Allan Rolls, 1st Baron Llangattock, 1870-1912; John Charles Etherington Harding-Rolls, 20th century; Harding-Rolls family here until 1984.
Current Ownership Type: Club
Primary Current Ownership Use: Club
Ownership Details: Today The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club
House Open to Public: No
Phone: 01600-715-353
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.therollsgolfclub.co.uk/
Historic Houses Member: No