Jubilee Wing (Assembly Hall Block) at Gloddaeth Hall

Cadw's description

Location

Between Gloddaeth Hall and former stable block.

History

C18 to C19, restored in 1897, some alterations in C20.

Exterior

High two-storey L-plan block. Stone rubble walls and slate gabled roof; some brick in rear wing. South-west elevation with three late C19 mullioned window openings of ashlar on first floor, middle window of four-lights with transom and each outer window of three-lights; half timbered gable over central window. Present ground floor openings are C20 insertions; doorway at northern end; three fixed windows with small panes and with informal concrete and brick architraves. Concrete framed doorway with high segmented relieving arch over at first floor level; fire escape stairs. Towards the south end of the south-west elevation there is a two-storey crosswing with lower eaves. South-west gable end with bargeboard and finial; possible late C19 canted oriel bay window on brackets on first floor; below, there are two C20 windows, flanking a stone plaque which reads "Restored/in commemoration/of her majesty/Queen Victoria's/Diamond Jubilee 1837-1897". South-east return of this crosswing has a doorway at upper level surmounted by half-timbered gable, the doorway reached by means of a high flight of stone steps with stone walled balustrades. Upper level of South-east gable end of main wing lit by stone windows of Gothic style with three lancet lights. Rear wing at right angles with 6 dormers.

Reason for designation

Included for group value with other buildings at Gloddaeth Hall.