Eriviat Hall is a historic country house set in a 9-acre estate in Henllan, Denbighshire, United Kingdom, which was the home of the Ffoulkes family and their descendants from the Middle Ages until the early twentieth century. The property is now privately owned by a British businessman.

Eriviat Hall
Old Photograph of Cattle at Eriviat Hall
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Alternative namesEriviat
General information
TypePrivate Residence
Architectural styleVernacular
Town or cityHenllan
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates53°10′56″N 3°28′39″W / 53.1823°N 3.4776°W / 53.1823; -3.4776
Construction startedMedieval and 19th Century
Designations
Eriviat Hall and Gardens

History

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Eriviat was associated with the Foulkes family for over 10 generations from the Middle Ages. One of the first owners was Ednyfed ap Goronwy Llwyd (fl.1457). His son was Einion Llwyd. Ednyfed's great-great-grandson was Thomas ap Goronwy (fl.1524–45) whose son, ffoulke ap Thomas ap Goronwy (fl.1539–73), provided the family with its original name, Foulkes.[1]

The estate passed through several generations until the death of Robert ffoulkes in 1728. His brother Peter's fifth son, John ffoulkes (1699–1758), also acquired by marriage the Rhydonen estate in Llantysilio, Denbighshire, through his marriage with Catherine, daughter and heir of Henry Roberts.[1]

Later owners included John ffoulkes (1736–1814), John Powell ffoulkes (1770–1826) and John Jocelyn ffoulkes (1813–58) whose second daughter Edith Caroline married P.H. Humberston of Glan y Wern, Denbighshire.[1] John Proudlock bought the house in 2005. It was taken over by Conrad Proudlock when John passed away. It is now liquidated. It has hosted the actor Kit Harington amongst others.[2][3][4]

As of 2021, it was on the market for £1.5m and subsequently sold to a private buyer.[5]

Architecture

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The original house may have dated from c.1467. The present house is a brick-built two-storey house. The entrance elevation has a three-gable, four-window front, and the remaining windows have mullions and transoms.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Foulkes family, of Eriviat - National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts". archives.library.wales. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  2. ^ Ridout, Joanne (2020-02-21). "Inside the Welsh mansion that once hosted a Game of Thrones star's stag do". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  3. ^ Strum, Beckie. "Hang Your Hat at This Grand Welsh Country House, Asking £1.5M". www.mansionglobal.com. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  4. ^ Hudspith, Jaymelouise; Knox, Susan (2020-05-09). "Take a virtual tour inside mansion Game of Thrones star hired for stag do". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  5. ^ "Detached house for sale in Henllan, Denbigh LL16". Primelocation. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Eriviat Hall (27134)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
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