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HISTORY
OF SITE
Ynysymaengwyn
pronounced 'inisminegwin' was once owned by the local noble
Corbet family, and later by John Corbett (no relation), the
Droitwich salt magnate.
The
estate covers a large area with many remains of the old buildings
in and around the beautiful woodlands
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Ynysymaengwyn
: the third house 1758
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Many
years ago the sparkling jewel in the crown of Bro Dysynni
in South Merioneth was the Ynysymaengwyn Estate with it's
stately home nestling in 40 acres of perfectly manicured lawns,
beautiful gardens and majestic woodlands.
It
is a great tragedy that the majestic building is no longer
here. However, much evidence of it's presence still exists.
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When the
last surviving member of the Corbett family, Miss Mary Corbett,
vacated the estate during the second world war the army occupied
the premises and that signaled the end of the era of splendour.
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Hall
and Stair of third house
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Landing
of third house
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The "Salt
King" John Corbett's Coat of Arms incorporates the symbol
of the raven and can be seen displayed in Ynysymaengwyn Caravan
Park.
The French
for raven is "Grand Corbeau" from which the surname
Corbett is derived.
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A
unique Dovecote still stands on the grounds and the walled garden
is a favourite with the children and adults alike, hidden in
the woodland giving the impression of a 'Secret Garden |
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Original
Dovecote
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One
of the Elephants that adorns the entrance to the estate
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