Terrace wall of main front of Bodelwyddan Castle., Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.2609 / 53°15'39"N

Longitude: -3.5006 / 3°30'2"W

OS Eastings: 300000

OS Northings: 374820

OS Grid: SJ000748

Mapcode National: GBR 3ZZQ.XR

Mapcode Global: WH65H.699F

Plus Code: 9C5R7F6X+9Q

Entry Name: Terrace wall of main front of Bodelwyddan Castle.

Listing Date: 6 December 2002

Last Amended: 6 December 2002

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 80757

ID on this website: 300080757

Location: To the NE and SE of the castle, bordering the lawns and overlooking fields.

County: Denbighshire

Community: Bodelwyddan

Locality: Bodelwyddan Castle

Traditional County: Flintshire

Tagged with: Wall

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History

A terrace wall built as part of the domestic improvements at Bodelwyddan Castle by Hansom and Welch in the 1830s. It obliged the (original) main approach for visitors to sweep around and take in the most impressive views of the castle before reaching the gates; this feature has not been exploited in the present planning.

The gateway near to the maze was originally the main visitors'' entrace to the Castle.

Exterior

A retaining wall in local limestone with a moulded coping, extending from near the north-east entrance to the Castle, along the NE and SE sides, to terminate near to the maze in the formal garden. Steps down to field at N and gateway to field at S. At the corners on the NE side are open-backed miniature castellated towers.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as an integral part of the design of the castle, an important element in its composition.

External Links

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II Play House in Bodelwyddan Castle Garden
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II Wall of Bodelwyddan Castle Garden with Bothy at W and Gateway at E
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Terrace wall of main front of Bodelwyddan Castle.

A Grade II Listed Building in Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire