Stables at Argoed Hall

Mannerist, purpose-built, stables of an unusually architectural kind. Single-storey, U-plan building, with tall symmetrical front, constructed in brightly coloured brick; slate roof. The projecting wings have distinctive facades with semicircular pediments and circular windows; these are linked across the centre by the screen wall, with balustraded parapet, that closes the small courtyard. The stepped-up pediments have ball finials to the top and over the flanking swagged pilasters that stop short of the overall cornice which is swept up over the small-pane circular windows; the latter have broad terracotta surrounds with keystones and aprons. Voussoirs to central segmental carriage arch. Courtyard (formerly covered) has glazed brickwork to lower part of wall and a similar band above. NW corner has a stock brick water tower, square to base and polygonal above with Venetian type windows to alternate sides; terracotta hoodmoulds, aprons and dentil cornices; weathervane to top.

Stables have coved ceiling and blue, cream and brown glazed tiling to walls. Retains 3 fine stalls with ornate ironwork stanchions and acorn finials; manufactured by John Davies, Sanitary Engineer, Ty Coch, Llangollen.

2-bay Saddle Room with arched truss and pitch pine fittings; tiled floor.