Cadw/Icomos Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
CADW/ICOMOS REGISTER OF LANDSCAPES, PARKS AND GARDENS OF SPECIAL HISTORIC INTEREST IN WALES SITE DOSSIER Site Name Glynllifon Ref No PGW (Gd) 39 (GWY) OS Map 123 Grid Ref SH 457 554 Former County Gwynedd Unitary Authority Gwynedd Community Council Llandwrog Designations Listed buildings: House Grade II*; park wall, two bridges on river south of house, stables, entrance arch and two lodges, Fort Williamsburg, Mausoleum and Plas Newydd all separately listed Grade II. Fort Belan and its dock are both Grade II*. Much of Llandwrog village is listed Grade II. SSSI: Parts of the house, for roosts of lesser horseshoe bat. Site Evaluation Grade I Primary reasons for grading An outstanding, extensive eighteenth- and nineteenth-century park and pleasure ground with a complete enclosing wall, containing landscaping, planting and many decorative features, including a vista with fountains focused on a cascade, grottoes and intricate water features. Buildings include a hermitage, fort and mausoleum. The nineteenth-century layout is largely preserved, with some elements of the earlier design surviving, and the site is well documented. Type of Site Landscape park with woodland and ornamental buildings, pleasure grounds with water features and other decorative elements, walled kitchen gardens. Main Phases of Construction Eighteenth century; nineteenth century. Visited by/date Margaret Mason/7th Feb, 6th Dec 1996, June 1997. 1 PRESENT MANAGEMENT OWNERSHIP Public Private PUBLIC ACCESS Yes No Partial VISITOR FACILITIES, SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Cafe, car park and lavatories near walled gardens. Various trails have been laid out, at least one with elements of modern sculpture. Modern view point near car park.
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