Pilleth Court

Pilleth Court is a building dating back to the 16th century, originally comprising a cross-passage, hall, and crosswing (the south wing was demolished in the 19th century). It now consists of two-storey L-shaped ranges with a rear lean-to, and two parallel one-and-a-half storey wings to the left, along with a smaller extension to the right.

The original 16th century core is constructed of stone rubble set on a stone plinth, with early, irregular thin brick walls which are now painted over. Exposed flush stone quoins are also visible. Two-storey bay projections are present in the corner between the hall and crosswing, and beneath the gable roof of the crosswing’s front elevation. The roof is slate, with a hipped section to the left, and features two projecting stacks – one made of brick with stone dressings to the rear, and another to the right of the wing, the latter likely later in date. Original openings remain in the window bays of the hall, crosswing, and the crosswing's side wall, with stone hood moulds and chamfered surrounds, possibly in moulded brickwork. Large timber mullion and transom windows, with deep chamfered mullions, appear to be later replacements.

The 19th century parallel ranges to the left have a deep sloping slate roof to both the front and rear. They are constructed of painted brick with stone quoins on a stone plinth, and have cellars beneath. Tall brick projecting stacks are at each gable end, and scalloped bargeboards are present. The windows are regularly arranged, featuring two-light casements under cambered brick heads. A brick and slate, one-and-a-half storey rear lean-to extends from the centre range, and a brick and slate hip-roofed outhouse is attached to the side of the crosswing. A 19th century open-fronted gabled porch with a Tudor style arch leads into the former cross passage, situated to the left of the hall.

Original room divisions remain, though former panelling and plaster ceilings were removed to Gwernaffel House in 1918. Later panelling has been introduced into the hallway. A massive, late 16th century, framed oak newel staircase is located within the crosswing, featuring a deep moulded handrail, carved newel caps, and replacement plain stick balusters. An ovolo-moulded two-light timber mullion is set into what was originally the rear wall, now serving as an internal window. Some stone fireplaces remain, with reset timber lintels, and a fragment of a 16th century panelled fire surround has been re-used in a fireplace in the 19th century wing. A fragment of plaster frieze, featuring a cable and rose design, is visible over a bay window on the ground floor of the crosswing.