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History

The original house was a hall-house, probably dating from 1480–1520. In the 17th century, the Court was greatly extended, with a second storey being added, and the construction of wings to the North-West and South-East. Further modifications were made in the 19th century. The Court was home to the Morgans, a cadet branch of the Morgans of

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. Its most prominent inhabitant was

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, who fought for

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in the

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. Sir Thomas seized

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for the

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forces, and assisted

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at the siege of

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. He later supported the 1660

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and was made a

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for his services.

Description

The house is of two storeys, with attics, and an interior still "largely in (its) 17th century state."

Notes

References

* {{Cite book , last=Newman, first=John , authorlink=John Newman (architectural historian) , series=The Buildings of Wales , title=Gwent/Monmouthshire , url=https://books.google.com/books?id=knRf4U60QjcC&dq=The+Buildings+of+Wales%3A+Gwent%2FMonmouthshire&pg=PA2 , year=2000 , location=London , publisher=Penguin , isbn=0-14-071053-1 Grade II* listed buildings in Monmouthshire Archaeological sites in Monmouthshire History of Monmouthshire Country houses in Monmouthshire