Nantclwyd Hall

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Nantclwyd Hall

Nantclwyd Hall is a Grade II* listed mansion in Llanelidan, Denbighshire, Wales.[1]

History

Nantclwyd Hall originates from the 17th century.[2]

The house is the country seat of the Naylor-Leyland baronets. Thus, it was the private residence of Herbert Naylor-Leyland (1864–1899), followed by his son Albert Naylor-Leyland, 2nd Baronet (1890-1952).

It then became the residence of Sir Vivyan (or Vyvian) Edward Naylor-Leyland, 3rd Baronet (1924-1987), who expanded it. He hired architect Clough Williams-Ellis (1883–1978) to add a fibreglass temple, a clock tower, a ceremonial arch, gazebos, a dovecote, and formal gardens.[2] In 1873, Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (1833–1912) introduced friends at the estate to lawn tennis, calling "Sphairistike".[3][4][5] The rules of modern tennis were created there and then.[5]

It is currently the residence of Sir Philip Vyvyan Naylor-Leyland, 4th Baronet (born 1953).[5] Sir Philip hired Belinda Eade to create a grotto.[6]

Nantclwyd Hall has been listed as Grade II* since July 16, 1966.[1] The Entrance Lodge, office block, walled gardens, lakeside rotunda and other features are listed as Grade II.[7]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Nantclwyd Hall, Llanelidan, British Listed Buildings. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 David Barnes, The Companion Guide to Wales, Companion Guides, 2005, p. 343. ISBN 1-900639-43-2.
  3. ↑ William Joseph Baker, Sports in the Western World, Champaign, Illinois: University of Illinois Press, 1988, p. 182. ISBN 0-252-06042-3.
  4. ↑ Claudio Véliz, The New World of the Gothic Fox: Culture and Economy in English and Spanish America, Berkeley, California: University of California Press, 1994, p. 134. ISBN 0-520-08316-4.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Wimbledon's Welsh roots, BBC News, June 30, 2003. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
  6. ↑ Hazelle Jackson, Shell Houses and Grottoes, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Osprey Publishing, 2001, p. 29. ISBN 0-7478-0522-9.
  7. ↑ Listed Buildings in Llanelidan, Denbighshire, Wales, British Listed Buildings. Retrieved October 27, 2013.

Coordinates: 53°03′24″N 3°19′40″W / 53.0567°N 3.3278°W / 53.0567; -3.3278

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