Schedule Rhos
Ward: Settlement: Building Name: of
Buildings Rhos Rhos Ebenezer Chapel
of Ref: RHO001 Validation Stage I Stage II Grid Reference: E273963
Local N202986 Importance Address: Neath Road, Rhos
Site Location Plan (Consultation Draft - January 2019)
320 Pontardawe
Description: A natural stone, relatively plain chapel building with stone quoins and detailing around windows and the main entrance. It is set above the road and bordered by a low wall below decorative railings. Dated 2019) 1904. January - Draft (Consultation Importance Local of Buildings of Schedule Architectural Historic Historical / Group / Old or Rare Interest Interest Cultural settlement Local X X X Association character Buildings Value
Justification for Consideration: A prominent chapel building with Sunday School at rear. Central location within the village with significant impact on settlement character.
Notes: Coflein (2 entries): Ebenezer Independent Chapel was built in 1904 in the Simple round-headed style with a gable entry plan; Ebenezer Independent Chapel was built in 1860, rebuilt in 1883 and rebuilt again in 1904.
321 Pontardawe Schedule Ward: Settlement: Building Name:
Rhos Cilybebyll Plas Cilybebyll of Buildings Ref: RHO005 Validation Stage I Stage II Grid Reference: E274836 N204174 of Local Address: Cwm Nant Llwyd Road Importance
Site Location Plan (Consultation Draft - January 2019)
322 Pontardawe
Description: Striking large country house with associated buildings including summer house and orangery.
Symmetrical design with central porch, distinctive decorated dormer windows and original fenestration. Grey 2019) render with slate roofs. January - Draft (Consultation Importance Local of Buildings of Schedule
Architectural Historic Historical / Group / Old or Rare Interest Interest Cultural settlement Local X X X X Association character Buildings Value
Justification for Consideration: Significant large country house and associated buildings in extensive grounds, with a long history (see below). Group value with Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages (RHO006)
Notes: The Cilybebyll estate was established in the 15th century and after development by various families, by 1838 was recorded as having the largest land holding in the district. The main house, Plas Cilybebyll, was redeveloped in 1840 by Henry Leach, creating a south-facing Victorian facade on the property. (Wikipedia). See also Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages RHO006. Coflein: Most of current building dates from extensive remodelling in 1840s.
323 Pontardawe Schedule Ward: Settlement: Building Name:
Rhos Cilybebyll Swansea Valley Holiday Cottages of Buildings Ref: RHO006 Validation Stage I Stage II Grid Reference: E274860 N204103 of Local Address: Cwm Nant Llwyd Road Importance
Site Location Plan (Consultation Draft - January 2019)
324 Pontardawe
Description: Former stables/coach house to Plas Cilybebyll, now converted to holiday cottages. Symmetrical design with main entrance (now infilled) flanked by accommodation. Natural stone with slate roof. 2019) January - Draft (Consultation Importance Local of Buildings of
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Architectural Historic Historical / Group / Old or Rare Interest Interest Cultural settlement Local X X X X Association character Buildings Value
Justification for Consideration: Elegant coach house/stables buildings. Group value with Plas Cilybebyll estate (RHO005).
Notes: See also Plas Cilybebyll RHO005
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