Westminster House, Bridge Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Ddraig Ddu
N 52° 24.799 W 004° 05.144
30U E 426153 N 5807563
A pre-Victorian house on Bridge street in Aberystwyth built in the very early 19th century, around 1810.
Waymark Code: WMCT37
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/09/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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A pre-Victorian house on Bridge street in Aberystwyth that was the family home of the Pugh family. The Pugh family were based in Henblas in Abermad and made their fortune from lead mining in Cwmystwyth.

The Plaque reads:-

Westminster House

Trefdy o ddechrau'r
19eg gantif
perthynai i deulu
Pugh Henblas Abermad
a fu'n rhedeg gweithfeydd
mwyn Cwmystwyth.

Early 19th century town
house of the Pugh family
of Henblas Abermad
who were involved in
lead mining in
Cwmystwyth

Cymdeithas Ddinesig Aberystwyth Civic Society
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1800

Architectural Period/Style: Early 1800's (19th Century)

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Town Terrace Home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Home of the Pugh Family, famous in the area.


Main Material of Construction: Brick

Private/Public Access: Private

Rating:

Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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