GREAT FRAMPTON, Llantwit Major, South Glamorgan 2005
Notes on GREAT FRAMPTON, Llantwit Major, South Glamorgan 2005
Gutted by fire though not neglect, in the late 1990's, Great Frampton remains a hollow shell supported with scaffolding.
The famous astronomer, Nathaniel Pigott, stayed at Frampton during the 1770's and erected an observatory. The name Framptonis thought to have evolved from Francton an English knight, Adam De Francton, who killed Llewelyn, the last Prince of Wales.
Great Frampton, set in a wild park, also encompasses a walled garden. The large adjoining service wings are also ruined however.
I arrived at about 5am after a two and a half hour drive. An early start allows me to, at least attempt, visit as many properties in a day before the light fades or my eyes begin to flicker and flirt with a downward immobility.
As I pulled up alongside the house a farmer pulled away in the opposite direction, uninterested in me parking in front of his barns. The morning dew soddened my shoes almost immediately whilst I wandered around the grounds, seeking viewpoints and setting up my camera. Everywhere seemed still and the ground was carpeted with tiny cobwebs and a few birds few from eaves to tree. It was a serene scene and after the long drive a pleasant beginning to the day. This view of the weathered tree trunk sits comfortably with the textures of the dirty side wall.
Great Frampton 2009
Gutted by fire though not neglect, in the late 1990's, Great Frampton remains a hollow shell supported with scaffolding.
The famous astronomer, Nathaniel Pigott, stayed at Frampton during the 1770's and erected an observatory. The name Framptonis thought to have evolved from Francton an English knight, Adam De Francton, who killed Llewelyn, the last Prince of Wales.
Great Frampton, set in a wild park, also encompasses a walled garden. The large adjoining service wings are also ruined however.
I arrived at about 5am after a two and a half hour drive. An early start allows me to, at least attempt, visit as many properties in a day before the light fades or my eyes begin to flicker and flirt with a downward immobility.
As I pulled up alongside the house a farmer pulled away in the opposite direction, uninterested in me parking in front of his barns. The morning dew soddened my shoes almost immediately whilst I wandered around the grounds, seeking viewpoints and setting up my camera. Everywhere seemed still and the ground was carpeted with tiny cobwebs and a few birds few from eaves to tree. It was a serene scene and after the long drive a pleasant beginning to the day. This view of the weathered tree trunk sits comfortably with the textures of the dirty side wall.
Great Frampton 2009
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By Lynn Kapp: I believe my great grandfather(Thomas Osborn) was born in this place. His mother worked here. Its the first picture and info I have ever seen of it. Thank you for the picture. I would love to know more info on the people who worked here. Is there a listing or amything that could help? By ceri Hillier: While doing FH I came across a Mary Jones who is said to have been born in this house in the 1700s. My Gu (Grandfather) also insisted there was a connection with the house. He came from Sigginstone / Llanmaes. I too have pics of this property taken c2008 By Rosie: I used to hang about in this house when i was a teenager. all the people i was friends with used to go here! was very creepy and at night their were a lot of strange sounds.. i've always been facinated by the place and have spent many hours looking into its history!