Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Islwyn (formerly known as Ty Isa)
Llandderfel, Gwynedd, Wales
A Grade II listed building in Llandderfel, Bala, Gwynedd, designated on 31 January 2001.
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Domestic
- Date of designation
- 31 January 2001
- Locality
- Llandderfel
- Town
- Bala
- Community
- Llandderfel
- Unitary authority
- Gwynedd
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 52.92033, -3.51573
- Cadw reference
- 24612
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesNational Library of ScotlandLlyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of WalesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries
5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1795 map "To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most humbly inscribed by his obedient humble servant" (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1795 · To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most… (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales)
- 1830 · V.3:11-15:XV. Britisches Reich. A. Kon: England. b. Frstenthum Wales: Shire: 37-40 (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1883 · Watershed map England, Wales 3. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1901 · Sheet 9 and 10. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1963 · Map No. 32 - Local Government Commission for Wales : [Definitive maps showing proposed… (National Library of Scotland)
Cadw's description
Location
Set back behind a low-walled, grassed forecourt, adjoining the chapel at right-angles to the L.
History
Late C19 manse built in 1886 to serve the adjoining, contemporary Calvinistic Methodist chapel. Originally called Ty Isa, according to an inscribed plaque above the entrance.
Exterior
Two-storey late Victorian manse. Of uncoursed slatestone with red brick quoining to the openings; medium-steep slate roof with brick end chimneys having ceramic pots. Symmetrical 3-bay facade with central entrance; modern glazed door with rectangular glazed overlight. Above this is an inset slate dedication plaque with brick frame; Welsh inscription with date 1886 and 'Ty Isa, Llandderfel'. Original 4-pane sashes with projecting stone sills.
Interior
The interior was not inspected at the time of survey.
Reason for designation
Listed as a late C19 manse retaining good original character as part of a village chapel and manse group.
Group value with the chapel and Chapel Row terrace.
Nearby in the register
- Calvinistic Methodist ChapelReligious, Ritual and Funeraryunder 1 mi
- TegfanDomesticunder 1 mi
- 2 Chapel RowDomesticunder 1 mi
- 3 Chapel RowDomesticunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.