What is recorded here

Castell-y-Fan stands as a Post Medieval manor built in the 1580s when Thomas Lewis took stone from Caerphilly Castle to raise his own house. The building was seen as an innovation of its day, yet its creation further damaged the original castle. The Lewis family abandoned the castle in the mid-18th century to move to St Fagans Castle, leaving behind gardens still recognised for their historic interest.

The National Monuments Record of Wales records Castell-y-Fan; Van Manor; Van Castle; Y Fan as Recorded historic place from the Post Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Castell-y-Fan, also known as Van Manor or Y Fan, is a Post Medieval structure in Wales, though specific builders or holders are not clearly identified. It is remembered as a recorded historic site in the National Monuments Record of Wales, reflecting its local historical significance.

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