Welsh Journals

windows, clothed with ampelopsis, a brilliant scarlet in the afternoon sun, the lawns with its ancient sundial and fine trees and flowers presented a picture not soon to be forgotten. Over the entrance to the house is the date 1540 and the initials of the builder Edward ap David Lloyd and Margaret his wife, daughter of Robert Llwyd Hgn of Plas-yn-Hersedd. Peter Roberts the writer of Y Cwtta Cyfarwydd mentions another resident of Pentre Hobyn. Edward Lloyd and Margaret his wife, daughter of Edward Morgan of Golden Grove. The house contains fine pannelled rooms with carved heraldic fireplaces dated 1545 and 1546. The 17th and 18th century furniture was also worthy of note. The feature of outstanding historical importance at Pentre Hobyn are the eight "llettyau" or cells for travellers. Each cell is 7ft. by 5ft. with a vaulted stone roof, and at the end is a Guardian's house approached by a flight of steps. Mrs. Pennant Lloyd was heartily thanked for shewing the beauties and treasures of her home. The next point in the excursion was Leeswood Hall. Here the members were graciously received b- Miss Wynne Eyton, who pointed out the many interesting features of the house and grounds. The famous White and Black Gates described and illustrated in Vol. IX. were inspected. The chief points of interest noted in the house were the fine 18th century plaster ceilings. In the garden the graceful sundial and the curious open- air court with its carved stone chairs and table were noted. Miss Wynne Eyton was thanked for allowing the Society to visit Leeswood which was especially interesting, having in mind the recent account in Vol. IX. of Sir George Wynne the builder of the house. The party next visited The Tower," the residence of Dr. Bradshaw, a member of our Society. On arriving at the house the party were met by Dr. and Mrs. Bradshaw and shewn the garden and grounds. Before inspecting the interior of the house Dr. Bradshaw gave an interesting account of its history and assocations. The house consists of a high machicolated and embattled tower attached to which is a building of much later date probably of about the period of James I. The tower from which the mansion apparently takes its name is 27 feet wide and 45 feet deep and 40 feet to the top of the battlement.