Glendower House, Monmouth facts for kids
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Glendower House
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| Former names | Monmouth Congregational Chapel |
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| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Location | Monmouth, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°48′41″N 2°42′51″W / 51.8113°N 2.7142°W |
| Construction started | 1843 |
| Completed | 1844 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | William Armstrong |
| Designations | Grade II* listed building |
Glendower House, also known as Glyndŵr House, is a special building in Monmouth, Wales. It used to be a church for a group called Congregationalists. This building was constructed in the Victorian era, which was a long time ago.
It has a beautiful Classical style, which means it looks a bit like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. Experts say it's one of the first buildings in Wales to use the "Italianate" style. This style gives it a grand, elegant look. The house is named after a famous Welsh hero, Owain Glyndŵr.
A Look Back in Time
The people who built Glendower House were called Congregationalists. They were a church group in Monmouth. Before this building, they met in other places around the town. They were an important group, and many members helped with local events like the eisteddfod. An eisteddfod is a big festival in Wales that celebrates Welsh culture, especially music and poetry.
Building the Chapel
The building was constructed between 1843 and 1844. It was designed by an architect named William Armstrong from Bristol. He made the building's front look very grand. It has large Corinthian columns. These are tall, fancy pillars with detailed tops.
The building also has an impressive neoclassical front. This style uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings. Inside, there are special windows made of stained glass. These beautiful windows were created by the Camm Brothers.
From Chapel to Home
On 27 October 1965, Glendower House was given a special status. It became a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
For a while, the building was almost falling apart. But in 2002, it was saved! It was turned into a private house. The owner, Anthony Sully, designed the changes himself. He even received a grant from Cadw, which is a Welsh government group that looks after historical sites.
This amazing project was shown on three TV shows in the UK. It also won an award from the Civic Trust for Wales in 2003–2004. This award recognized the great work done to save and transform the building.
