Treowen — Land & Legacy

Treowen is a Grade I listed historic house in Monmouthshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Treowen

Treowen is a Grade I listed Jacobean house near Monmouth, built in the early 17th century on a double-pile plan over four storeys.

It is regarded as the most important gentry house of its date in Monmouthshire.

The building served as a working farmhouse for several centuries, which meant it was never modernised and survives largely as built.

Historic Houses covers the property, and visitors can see its celebrated open well staircase on a guided tour led by the owner.

History of Treowen

The house stands in the parish of Wonastow, close to Dingestow and about three miles from Monmouth, and was singled out by the 18th-century antiquarian Charles Heath as a 'noble mansion' in his writings on the county. Its long spell as a working farm, rather than a fashionable family seat, is what left its Jacobean fabric untouched. The property is now listed Grade I, and its grounds carry a separate Grade II designation on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.

Architecture of Treowen

Treowen is built on a double-pile plan rising four storeys, an advanced layout for a rural gentry house of its date. Its best-known internal feature is a fine open well staircase, original to the early 17th-century build.

Worth knowing

The house now hosts the annual Wye Valley Chamber Music Festival and operates as a venue for conferences and functions, a modern use that sits alongside its centuries as a farm.

Gardens & grounds at Treowen

The grounds include formal gardens and private woodland walks along a half-mile drive, registered Grade II for their historic interest.

Plan your visit to Treowen

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Nearest station: Abergavenny Rail Station (9.8 miles)

Property operates as a conference, wedding and functions venue; check the official website for public visiting days and events.

Places to visit near Treowen

Monmouth Castle

castle 3.0 miles

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Raglan Castle

castle 3.6 miles

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St John the Baptist's Church, Llanrothal

church 4.7 miles

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Hen Gwrt Medieval Moated Site

historic building 4.8 miles

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Skenfrith Castle

castle 5.7 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Treowen there are 4 historic properties, including 2 castles, across Cadw and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

3 Cadw

1 Churches Conservation Trust

2 Castle

1 Historic building

1 Church

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Within 10 miles of Treowen there are 12 historic properties, including 7 castles, 2 historic buildings and 2 churchs, across Cadw, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.

7 Cadw

2 Churches Conservation Trust

2 English Heritage

1 Historic Houses

7 Castle

2 Historic building

2 Church

1 Historic house

See these 12 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Treowen there are 42 historic properties, including 12 historic buildings, 11 castles and 6 historic houses, across Cadw, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.

20 Cadw

7 Historic Houses

6 National Trust

5 English Heritage

4 Churches Conservation Trust

12 Historic building

11 Castle

6 Historic house

5 Church

3 Museum

2 Chapel

2 Garden

1 Priory

See these 42 sites on the heritage map