| Volunteers give house a 'haircut'
OVERGROWTH which for decades shrouded the unique Court Farm manor house at Pembrey has been removed. Pat Neil, the project co- ordinator, working on behalf of the Friends and the building preservation trust which owns the manor house, said: "The huge growth of the ivy over many decades was threatening the massive stone walls. Dominic Conway, chairman of the Friends group, said: "We are enormously indebted to Cadw for their assistance in grant aiding these emergency works. "Our thanks also go to our local MP, Nia Griffith, and the Assembly's Minister for Housing, Regeneration and Heritage, Huw Lewis, who have both supported us following their recent visit. The work has been organised by the Friends of Court Farm with the aid of a grant from Cadw-Welsh Historic Monuments. Also gone are four large trees which were overhanging the grade two listed Elizabethan building and threatening its stability. "The trees had to be removed as they were so close to the building that branches were overhanging and threatening to bring down elements of the walls in high winds. "We can't remove all the ivy because some roots are embedded in the soft lime mortar but from now on we will be able to keep the ivy growth under control. "We have effectively given the building a 'haircut' by removing most of the weight. "There is still much work to do in consolidating the court and the Friends would welcome any volunteers who feel they would really like to help, either by doing some hard graft on site (tea and coffee will be provided) or by helping us raise funds. |
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Volunteers give house a 'haircut'
