1404 - Owain Glyndwrs Residence, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, UK - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

A building where Owain Glyndwr, the last true Prince of Wales lived and held his first Welsh government, making Machynlleth the original Capital of Wales prior to Cardiff.
The building was built in 1404 for Owain Glyndwr and is make of slate stone and lime, both of which are very common in this area even to this date. Many lime kilns survive in the local area, and a huge number of abandoned slate mines exist up until the early 20c.
This is one of the oldest surviving buildings and has now in part been made into a museum and the rear part is still lived in by a private family.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1404 Architectural Period/Style: Welsh Slate/lime Building Architect (if known): unknown (working for Owain Glyndwr) Landscape Designer (if known): unknown (working for Owain Glyndwr) Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor (for a Prince) and part of it was used as a house of parliament Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: It was the original seat of power for Wales under the rule of Prince Owain Glyndwr of Wales. Listed Building Status (if applicable): Grade 1 listing, Cadw listed. Main Material of Construction: Slate Stone Private/Public Access: Museum to front, private to rear Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency) Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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