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The house at Plas Newydd - managed by the National Trust. The front of the house has a wonderful view over the Menai Straits to Snowdonia.
This is called Brondanw pagoda.
It's on walk to the tower.
A short walk from the house and gardens.
Plas Brondanw in Garreg, Llanfrothen, Gwynedd, North Wales, was the family home of Clough Williams-Ellis, creator of the Italianate village Portmeirion, and elements of similar architectural styles can be seen at both locations. It is a grade II* listed building.
Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, North Wales. LL61 6DQ
Plas Newydd Coordinates....53.2026°N 4.216°W
Plas Newydd is a country house set in gardens, parkland and surrounding woodland on the north bank of the Menai Strait, in Llanddaniel Fab, near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales. The current building has its origins in 1470, and evolved over the centuries to become one of Anglesey's principal residences. Owned successively by Griffiths, Baylys and Pagets,
it became the country seat of the Marquesses of Anglesey, and the core of a large agricultural estate. The house and grounds, with views over the strait and Snowdonia, are open to the public, having been owned by the National Trust since 1976.
From its earliest known resident in 1470, Plas Newydd passed by inheritance and marriage through 500 years of a family's increasing concentration of wealth, titles and estates, until the 7th Marquess of Anglesey presented it to the National Trust, so that the house and grounds could be opened to the public.
The house site was first occupied in the 13th century, and was known as Llwyn-y-Moel. By 1470 it belonged to the Griffith family, who also owned Penrhyn Castle near Bangor. Gwilym ap Griffith had acquired substantial Anglesey holding from his marriage to Morfydd, daughter of Goronwy ap Tudur of Penmynydd. Robert Griffith built the earliest parts of the current house in the early 16th century, creating a hall-house.
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Walking on the pathway around Plas Newydd, and to the right hand side of path, are the magnificent Monterey Cypresses
These were planted in 1916.
Plas Newydd, Llangollen, with the stones.
[ Gorsedd Stone Circle ]
This site features a Gorsedd Stone Circle, a modern creation built for The National Eisteddfod of 1907 - 1908.
Plas Newydd, Llangollen, Octagon small table in a corner of where the musical instruments are displayed
Plas Newydd Mansion and gardens, Isle of Anglesey.
Stunning views over The Menai Strait and surrounding areas.
Plas Newydd, Llangollen.
Continuing up the staircase at Plas Newydd, looking at all the wood carvings in the panelling.
The Ladies of Llangollen collected wood carvings between 1780 and 1831, to give the appearance of an unique decorative effect.
Plas Newydd Llangollen.
Closer look at the house where the Ladies of Llangollen lived for nearly 50 years.
Archway in the walls of Plas Brondanw tower or folly,in the grounds of Sir Clough Williams Ellis welsh architect estate.
Closer look at the
" Boston Ivy " turning to beautiful Autumn colours
In September, whilst walking around Plas Newydd Gardens and grounds.
Another view by the terraced gardens looking over The Menai Strait, we sat in the gardens here at the back to eat our picnic lunch, a very peaceful, sunny afternoon, and great spot to sit and admire the views
Full view of the whole frontage, gardens and grounds of Plas Newydd.
This was taken from the Menai Strait on a Boat Cruise.
Part of another upstairs room at Sir Clough Williams-Ellis House. in
Gwynedd, North Wales.
Plas Brondanw in Garreg, Llanfrothen, Gwynedd, North Wales, was the family home of Clough Williams-Ellis, creator of the Italianate village Portmeirion, and elements of similar architectural styles can be seen at both locations. It is a grade II* listed building.
Blue damesfly's having a party on one of the lilies pads many ponds at plas Brondanw,old home of Sir Clough Williams Ellis welsh architect who built Portmeirion.
Plas Newydd is a Grade 1 listed house and garden situated on the banks of the Menai Strait. It is now managed by the National Trust.
The mural in
The " Whistler " Dining Room at Plas Newydd.
This wall of this long dining room was brought to life with the
large painted scene, which is 17.5 metres long.
The 6th Marquess created this long formal dining room in the 1930's.
Rex Whistler always intended to return to Plas Newydd after the Second World War to complete some of the unfinished details of the mural.
Tragically, he was killed
on the very first day of
active duty in France, 18th July 1944.
Rex Whistler spent much time with the family in the 1930's becoming a great friend of the 7th Marquess when he was a boy.
One from a flying visit to Nant Mill Wood. River Clywedog was pretty low, so the waterfall certainly wasn't living up to its "power" epitaph on this day. It still made for a nice scene and was worthy of a post!
Sea wall with more views with one of The Cannons.
Lord Newborough gave five cannons as a Wedding gift to Lord and Lady Anglesey in 1948
These mahogany Hall chairs were decorated with the coat of arms used by Caroline Paget's
Son, Henry Bayly, between 1770 [ when he became 9th Baron Paget ] and 1784 [ when he was created Earl of Uxbridge ].
Hall chairs were deliberately kept simple, as they had to be hard-wearing.
HMS Conway magically appears in the Menai Strait in September 2024 !!!
The ship was moored in the Menai Strait near Plas Newydd in 1949.
This is cleverly done by looking through the glass signpost at a certain angle, and the ship is seen in the water.
Looking inside Lady Anglesey's Bedroom at Plas Newydd.
In the 1930's the 6th Marquess led the way to bringing in new levels of comfort to the traditionally spartan British Country houses.
He installed central heating, modern plumbing, ] including numerous en suite bathrooms ] and fitted carpets.
In The Dining Room.
Part of the Mural on the wall by Rex Whistler [ 1905-1944 ] This is the conversation piece of the Mansion.
[ You can see the whole mural in another photograph]
The meaning of the mural:
The landscape background was inspired by the Mountains of Snowdonia, which are visible through the windows opposite. The panoramic harbour is more imaginary, but drawn on Mediterranean holidays, featuring a
Venetian-style gondola and numerous classical and baroque buildings seen in Italy and Austria.
The mural is full of gentle humour and references to the Anglesey family.