Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Nelson, Treharris, Caerphilly County, CF46 6ER
Llancaiach Fawr is situated in South East Wales in the small valley of the Nant Caiach, a stream from which it takes its name. The site has been occupied for almost 4,000years. We believe that there was probably an earlier dwelling on the site, either underneath the present house or possibly incorporated within the eastern end of the building.
The search for the origins of the house continue and the presence of medieval ridge and furrow plough marks shows long standing agricultural use of the land surrounding the present manor. The ideal conditions of trackways, water and flat ground have made this small area a tempting location to live for millennia.
The historic interpreters in the Manor are constantly researching the 17th century period that the house is set in, and will attempt to paint a picture of the house and the outside world of 1645 to visitors.