Английская Википедия:Castle Farmhouse, St Georges-super-Ely

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Шаблон:Infobox historic site Castle Farmhouse is a medieval farmhouse in St Georges super Ely, in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. Its origins are as part of the Norman castle of the Le Flemings, after which it declined in status, first to a manor house, and subsequently to a farmstead. It was designated a Grade I listed building on 14 February 1952.

History and description

Cadw records the building's origins as part of the castle of the Le Flemings, who acquired the manor of St George's in 1314.[1] The architectural historian John Newman notes the "great thickness" of the north and west walls, indicating their initial use as part of a fortified structure.Шаблон:Sfn Newman also records the 15th century great hall as "the glory of Castle Farm",Шаблон:Sfn The hall was originally subdivided. The farmhouse was listed Grade I in 1952.[1]

The farmhouse was the subject of an episode of the television programme The Restoration Man (Season 2, episode 6).[2]

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