Ty'r Morwydd (St Michael's Convent), residence only

Cadw's description

Location

On the east side of Pen-y-pound and one of the varied group of historic buildings on the main north-eastern access to Abergavenny.

History

Late C18. Extended to the north in 1956 (dated). The house was probably reroofed at this time and given the dormers and new chimneys. The house became a Convent of Breton nuns in 1906 and they ran a girls school for many years.

Exterior

Roughcast render, unpainted, tiled roof with red brick stacks. Double depth central entry plan. Two storeys and attic, five windows, 2 : 1 : 2, with the central portion breaking forward with low crowning pediment. Small portico with fluted columns, steps up to porch, panelled door. The windows are all 6 over 6 pane sashes with keystones. The pediment has a central coat-of-arms. Coped parapet, moderate pitch roof with two gabled dormers with bargeboards, 3 over 3 pane sashes. These have been added since 1934, probably in 1956. Large gable stacks also partly rebuilt.
The elevation is greatly obscured by tree growth.
The north gable has a large teaching block dated 1956 attached.
The rear elevation of the main house has a central gabled stair projection with large arched sash. This is flanked on the upper floor by two 6 over 6 pane sashes on either side, lower floor obscured.

Interior

Interior not inspected at resurvey.

Reason for designation

Included for its special interest as a well preserved late C18 house, which, despite later alterations and extensions, has retained its character and which has group value with the other listed buildings in Pen-y-pound.