What is recorded here
Old Castle Farmhouse stands in Llanfaes as a Post Medieval dwelling, its identity preserved through national recognition rather than public display. The name Penypentref still belongs to the house, linking domestic life to a wider regional memory. Whether the castle in the name pointed to a lost fortress or simply marked the family's pride remains uncertain, but the house itself has continued to shelter people long after that origin faded.
The National Monuments Record of Wales records Old Castle Farmhouse, Formerly Penypentref (18 Llandaff Row, Llanfaes) as Dwelling 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.
Old Castle Farmhouse, formerly known as Penypentref, is a Post Medieval dwelling located at 18 Llandaff Row, Llanfaes. Its historical significance lies in its inclusion in the National Monuments Record of Wales, highlighting its role in understanding domestic architecture and rural life in the region during the Post Medieval period.
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