aspect area namey garn - carningli-sylvan.co.uk
TRANSCRIPT
Aspect Area Name Y Garn - Parke
C rown C opyright. A ll rights reserved C C W 100018813 2005
Aspect Area Classification
Monitoring
Has the information ever been verif ied in the f ield? Yes (1:25000)
Does this area have a special or functional link with an
adjacent area? No
If Classif ication is "Other", specify here
A relatively dense scatter of the cottages and houses of small agricultural holdings set within small fields bounded by s tone-faced
banks and dry-s tone walls ... A higher levels pas ture is reverting to moorland... Mos t s ignificant archaeological element(s ):
Deserted cottages/small farmsteads , P oss ible burial mound, A nimal pound. This his toric landscape charac ter area occupies a
300m to 600m wide band on north-fac ing s lopes at 100m to 200m high sandwiched between the lower-lying Newport coas tal
Summary Description / Key Patterns and Elements
plain to the north and the higher unenc losed moorland of Mynydd C arningli to the south. I t is charac terised by a fairly densely
packed dis tribution of cottages and small agricultural holdings set in a landscape of small, irregular fields . P as ture is the
dominant land-use, but much of the land c lose to the mountain edge is reverting to rough grazing and moorland, and sc rubby
woodland is regenerating in sheltered hollows at lower levels . There is very little improved pas ture. Boundaries to the small fields
are a mixture of s tone-faced banks , s tony banks and dry-s tone walls ; with dry-s tone walls probably the dominant type. There are
gaps in some of the banks , and many of the walls are in poor condition. Barbed wire fences supplement these older boundaries in
many ins tances . A t higher levels it is a virtually treeless landscape, but at lower levels overgrown hedges , many containing much
gorse, and sc rubby woodland lend a wooded aspec t to the landscape -an aspec t that is emphas ised by occas ional small
coniferous shelter belts . Dwellings are generally of two s toreys (with one s torey, and one-and-a-half s toreys present) and three
bays . They are in the broad vernacular tradition of southwest Wales , some with polite ''Georgian'' pretens ions . Their box-sash
windows, symmetry of layout and occas ional architec tural detailing indicates a mid to late 19th century date for the cons truc tion
of most of them. Generally the house quality is better in this area than in other fringe agricultural s
If working at level 3, the classif ication describes the
dominant historic pattern, but which other patterns are
important to the historical pattern of this area? (Tick all
that apply)
If working at level 4 ,which other 'details' are also
signif icant to the historic character of this area? (Please
tick all that apply)
Modern Road
If working at level 4 only, which building types prevail in
the area? (tick all that apply)
Small farm/smallholding detached - informal
C ottage - detached
If working at level 4 only, which periods prevail in the
area? (tick all that apply) C 19th (up to 1918) (C ottage - detached; Small farm/smallholding detached - informal)
If working at level 4 only, which architectural types prevail
in the area? (tick all that apply) Polite (Small farm/smallholding detached - informal)
Regional V ernacular (C ottage - detached; Small farm/smallholding detached - informal)
If working at level 4 only, which traditional walling
materials prevail in the area? (tick all that apply)
Stone - Local
If working at level 4 only, which traditional roof ing
materials prevail in the area? (select up to three) Slate - Imported
Which traditional boundary types prevail in the area? (Tick
all that apply)
Stone Rubble Bank
Dry Stone Walls
interest in the area? (Tick all that apply)
Buried-dry
Buildings & Struc tures
Which chronological period is dominant in the area? Pos t Medieval (1536+)
Recent
Has a Historic Landscape Characterisation been undertaken
here? Yes (March 2003, C ambria A rchaeology, Report No... 2003/6, P rojec t Record No... 47255)
Are there SMR sites here? Yes
Are there SAMs here? No
Are there Listed Buildings here? Yes
Are there Registered Historic Parks and Gardens here? No
Are there Conservation Areas here? No
Are there World Heritage Sites here? No
Is the area within a Registered Landscape of Historic
Interest? Yes
Evaluation
Value:
Moderate (The area has revealed limited evidence of prehis toric occupation but the archaeological record is generally modes t in
scope. The dominant archaeological landscape is pos t-medieval, as evidenced by the many deserted small agricultural
settlements that litter the fieldscape. Based on these observations , the area has been ass igned an overall value of moderate.)
Condition: Fair
Existing management remarks:
Fields reverting to rough grazing and moorland and the abandonment of some of the traditional boundaries provide a very
dis tinc tive upland fringe feel to this landscape... However, if revers ion is left of continue some of the his toric landscape
components may decay and the charac ter of the area changed... Some cons ideration needs to be given to whether this is
des irable, and what ac tion should be taken... The building s tock is in good condition, with many houses res tored in a fashion that
retains their his toric charac ter...
Principal management recommendations C ons ider if revers ion should be allowed to continue
Guideline
At 1:10,000, how much of the Aspect Area boundary is
precise? Most
Area boundary mapping? O S Landline
If OS Data was used, what was the scale? 1:10,000
What is the justif ication for the Aspect Area boundaries? HLC area boundary
Evaluation Matrix
Evaluation Criteria: Integrity
High (This area is charac terised by an extens ive irregular fieldscape interspersed with small pos t-medieval dwellings and
villages . I t is coherent and reasonably well defined. The area is bordered to the S by moorland.)
H igh (This area is charac terised by an extens ive irregular fieldscape interspersed with small pos t-medieval dwellings and
villages . I t is coherent and reasonably well defined. The area is bordered to the S by moorland.)
Evaluation Criteria: Survival
N/A (The pos t-medieval field sys tem depic ted on the 1s t edition O S map has survived largely intac t, the area having remained
subs tantially untouched by modern development. A t C arn Ffoi, to the SW, there are s ignificant, reasonable well preserved remains
of a late prehis toric settlement compris ing at leas t four hut-c irc les with assoc iated enc losures and field sys tem. However, the
dominant landscape is pos t-medieval, compris ing numerous deserted cottages and farmsteads , as well as a number that remain
in occupation. A t Y Garn, there is a poss ible animal pound and at Ty C ol a s izeable farmstead with assoc iated field sys tem. There
is also a 19th century independent chapel, now converted for domestic use.)
Evaluation Criteria: Condition Moderate
Moderate
Evaluation Criteria: Rarity Representative (The rarity value of this area is enhanced by the survival of a s ignificant late prehis toric settlement on C arn Ffoi.)
Evaluation Criteria: Potential
Moderate (This area has been covered by an his toric landscape charac terisation within the Newport and C arningli regis tered
landscape (C ambria A rchaeology, 2003). The prehis toric settlement at C arn Ffoi certainly merits further inves tigation with the
aim of revealing any further s truc tural evidence or features and es tablishing the extent of the settlement, its relationship to
surrounding prehis toric settlements s ites on C arn Ingli and its origins and development. The deserted farmsteads , such as Ty
C ol, merit further attention in order to document their development and eventual abandonment. A survey of the field sys tem may
reveal evidence of relic t features indicative of prehis toric or medieval origins .)
Evaluation Criteria: Overall Evaluation Moderate
Justif ication of overall evaluation
The area has revealed limited evidence of prehis toric occupation but the archaeological record is generally modes t in scope. The
dominant archaeological landscape is pos t-medieval, as evidenced by the many deserted small agricultural settlements that litter
the fieldscape. Based on these observations , the area has been ass igned an overall value of moderate.
Bibliography
List the key sources used for this assessment
His toric Landscape C harac terisation, Newport and C arningli: HLC 360, Y Garn - P arke; Bignall, V E , 1991 ''Newport (T refdraeth)
in West Wales ... A n analys is of the origins , planning and development of a Norman new town'', unpublished undergraduate
dissertation, Univers ity of Wales , Lampeter; Howells , B E and KA , 1977 The Extent of C emais , 1594, Haverfordwest; Lewis , S,
1833 A Topographical Dic tionary of Wales 1 & 2 , London; M iles , D, 1995 The A nc ient Borough of Newport in P embrokeshire,
Haverfordwest; National Library of Wales Llwyngwair Map 5 , Map 7 (1758), Map 8 (1758); Newport P arish tithe map 1844; O wen,
H (ed...), 1897 The Desc ription of P embrokeshire by George O wen of Henllys , Lord of Kemes 2 , London; P embrokeshire Record
O ffice HPR/33/33 (1772)
Assessment
Additional Assessments His toric Landscape C harac terisation, Newport and C arningli: HLC 360, Y Garn - P arke
Additional Comments
C rown C opyright. A ll rights reserved C C W 100018813 2005
Aspect Area Classification
Monitoring
Has the information ever been verif ied in the f ield? Yes (1:25000)
Does this area have a special or functional link with an
adjacent area? No
If Classif ication is "Other", specify here
A relatively dense scatter of the cottages and houses of small agricultural holdings set within small fields bounded by s tone-faced
banks and dry-s tone walls ... A higher levels pas ture is reverting to moorland... Mos t s ignificant archaeological element(s ):
Deserted cottages/small farmsteads , P oss ible burial mound, A nimal pound. This his toric landscape charac ter area occupies a
300m to 600m wide band on north-fac ing s lopes at 100m to 200m high sandwiched between the lower-lying Newport coas tal
Summary Description / Key Patterns and Elements
plain to the north and the higher unenc losed moorland of Mynydd C arningli to the south. I t is charac terised by a fairly densely
packed dis tribution of cottages and small agricultural holdings set in a landscape of small, irregular fields . P as ture is the
dominant land-use, but much of the land c lose to the mountain edge is reverting to rough grazing and moorland, and sc rubby
woodland is regenerating in sheltered hollows at lower levels . There is very little improved pas ture. Boundaries to the small fields
are a mixture of s tone-faced banks , s tony banks and dry-s tone walls ; with dry-s tone walls probably the dominant type. There are
gaps in some of the banks , and many of the walls are in poor condition. Barbed wire fences supplement these older boundaries in
many ins tances . A t higher levels it is a virtually treeless landscape, but at lower levels overgrown hedges , many containing much
gorse, and sc rubby woodland lend a wooded aspec t to the landscape -an aspec t that is emphas ised by occas ional small
coniferous shelter belts . Dwellings are generally of two s toreys (with one s torey, and one-and-a-half s toreys present) and three
bays . They are in the broad vernacular tradition of southwest Wales , some with polite ''Georgian'' pretens ions . Their box-sash
windows, symmetry of layout and occas ional architec tural detailing indicates a mid to late 19th century date for the cons truc tion
of most of them. Generally the house quality is better in this area than in other fringe agricultural s
If working at level 3, the classif ication describes the
dominant historic pattern, but which other patterns are
important to the historical pattern of this area? (Tick all
that apply)
If working at level 4 ,which other 'details' are also
signif icant to the historic character of this area? (Please
tick all that apply)
Modern Road
If working at level 4 only, which building types prevail in
the area? (tick all that apply)
Small farm/smallholding detached - informal
C ottage - detached
If working at level 4 only, which periods prevail in the
area? (tick all that apply) C 19th (up to 1918) (C ottage - detached; Small farm/smallholding detached - informal)
If working at level 4 only, which architectural types prevail
in the area? (tick all that apply) Polite (Small farm/smallholding detached - informal)
Regional V ernacular (C ottage - detached; Small farm/smallholding detached - informal)
If working at level 4 only, which traditional walling
materials prevail in the area? (tick all that apply)
Stone - Local
If working at level 4 only, which traditional roof ing
materials prevail in the area? (select up to three) Slate - Imported
Which traditional boundary types prevail in the area? (Tick
all that apply)
Stone Rubble Bank
Dry Stone Walls
interest in the area? (Tick all that apply)
Buried-dry
Buildings & Struc tures
Which chronological period is dominant in the area? Pos t Medieval (1536+)
Recent
Has a Historic Landscape Characterisation been undertaken
here? Yes (March 2003, C ambria A rchaeology, Report No... 2003/6, P rojec t Record No... 47255)
Are there SMR sites here? Yes
Are there SAMs here? No
Are there Listed Buildings here? Yes
Are there Registered Historic Parks and Gardens here? No
Are there Conservation Areas here? No
Are there World Heritage Sites here? No
Is the area within a Registered Landscape of Historic
Interest? Yes
Evaluation
Value:
Moderate (The area has revealed limited evidence of prehis toric occupation but the archaeological record is generally modes t in
scope. The dominant archaeological landscape is pos t-medieval, as evidenced by the many deserted small agricultural
settlements that litter the fieldscape. Based on these observations , the area has been ass igned an overall value of moderate.)
Condition: Fair
Existing management remarks:
Fields reverting to rough grazing and moorland and the abandonment of some of the traditional boundaries provide a very
dis tinc tive upland fringe feel to this landscape... However, if revers ion is left of continue some of the his toric landscape
components may decay and the charac ter of the area changed... Some cons ideration needs to be given to whether this is
des irable, and what ac tion should be taken... The building s tock is in good condition, with many houses res tored in a fashion that
retains their his toric charac ter...
Principal management recommendations C ons ider if revers ion should be allowed to continue
Guideline
At 1:10,000, how much of the Aspect Area boundary is
precise? Most
Area boundary mapping? O S Landline
If OS Data was used, what was the scale? 1:10,000
What is the justif ication for the Aspect Area boundaries? HLC area boundary
Evaluation Matrix
Evaluation Criteria: Integrity
High (This area is charac terised by an extens ive irregular fieldscape interspersed with small pos t-medieval dwellings and
villages . I t is coherent and reasonably well defined. The area is bordered to the S by moorland.)
H igh (This area is charac terised by an extens ive irregular fieldscape interspersed with small pos t-medieval dwellings and
villages . I t is coherent and reasonably well defined. The area is bordered to the S by moorland.)
Evaluation Criteria: Survival
N/A (The pos t-medieval field sys tem depic ted on the 1s t edition O S map has survived largely intac t, the area having remained
subs tantially untouched by modern development. A t C arn Ffoi, to the SW, there are s ignificant, reasonable well preserved remains
of a late prehis toric settlement compris ing at leas t four hut-c irc les with assoc iated enc losures and field sys tem. However, the
dominant landscape is pos t-medieval, compris ing numerous deserted cottages and farmsteads , as well as a number that remain
in occupation. A t Y Garn, there is a poss ible animal pound and at Ty C ol a s izeable farmstead with assoc iated field sys tem. There
is also a 19th century independent chapel, now converted for domestic use.)
Evaluation Criteria: Condition Moderate
Moderate
Evaluation Criteria: Rarity Representative (The rarity value of this area is enhanced by the survival of a s ignificant late prehis toric settlement on C arn Ffoi.)
Evaluation Criteria: Potential
Moderate (This area has been covered by an his toric landscape charac terisation within the Newport and C arningli regis tered
landscape (C ambria A rchaeology, 2003). The prehis toric settlement at C arn Ffoi certainly merits further inves tigation with the
aim of revealing any further s truc tural evidence or features and es tablishing the extent of the settlement, its relationship to
surrounding prehis toric settlements s ites on C arn Ingli and its origins and development. The deserted farmsteads , such as Ty
C ol, merit further attention in order to document their development and eventual abandonment. A survey of the field sys tem may
reveal evidence of relic t features indicative of prehis toric or medieval origins .)
Evaluation Criteria: Overall Evaluation Moderate
Justif ication of overall evaluation
The area has revealed limited evidence of prehis toric occupation but the archaeological record is generally modes t in scope. The
dominant archaeological landscape is pos t-medieval, as evidenced by the many deserted small agricultural settlements that litter
the fieldscape. Based on these observations , the area has been ass igned an overall value of moderate.
Bibliography
List the key sources used for this assessment
His toric Landscape C harac terisation, Newport and C arningli: HLC 360, Y Garn - P arke; Bignall, V E , 1991 ''Newport (T refdraeth)
in West Wales ... A n analys is of the origins , planning and development of a Norman new town'', unpublished undergraduate
dissertation, Univers ity of Wales , Lampeter; Howells , B E and KA , 1977 The Extent of C emais , 1594, Haverfordwest; Lewis , S,
1833 A Topographical Dic tionary of Wales 1 & 2 , London; M iles , D, 1995 The A nc ient Borough of Newport in P embrokeshire,
Haverfordwest; National Library of Wales Llwyngwair Map 5 , Map 7 (1758), Map 8 (1758); Newport P arish tithe map 1844; O wen,
H (ed...), 1897 The Desc ription of P embrokeshire by George O wen of Henllys , Lord of Kemes 2 , London; P embrokeshire Record
O ffice HPR/33/33 (1772)
Assessment
Additional Assessments His toric Landscape C harac terisation, Newport and C arningli: HLC 360, Y Garn - P arke
Additional Comments