Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed
The Old Court, Llangattock Lingoed, Monmouthshire is a medieval hall house dating from the late 15th century, with additions from the 17th and 19th centuries. "Of unusual sophistication", it is a Grade II* listed building.History
The original house was a hall-house, probably dating from 1480–1520. In the 17th century, the Court was greatly extended, with a second storey being added, and the construction of wings to the North-West and South-East. Further modifications were made in the 19th century.
The Court was home to the Morgans, a cadet branch of the Morgans of Tredegar House. Its most prominent inhabitant was the English Civil war general, Sir Thomas Morgan, 1st Baronet. Sir Thomas seized Chepstow Castle for the Parliamentary forces, and assisted Thomas Fairfax at the siege of Raglan Castle. He subsequently worked towards the Restoration of Charles II.Description
The house is of two storeys, with attics, and an interior still "largely in 17th century state."
