had instruction in her estate schools undertaken in Welsh, and required that the services at St Bartholomew's Church were conducted in Welsh. At a national level, Lady Llanover supported the Cymreigyddion Society, funded Daniel Silvan Evans in the production of his Welsh dictionary, purchased the Llanover Manuscripts collection from the son of Iolo Morganwg, supported the Eisteddfod movement, adopting her own bardic name, 'Gwenynen Gwent' (The Bee of Gwent), and encouraged the study and use of the Welsh harp and Welsh costume. Lord Llanover died in 1867 and was buried at St Bartholomew's. Lady Llanover outlasted him by 30 years, although becoming increasingly withdrawn from society. She died in 1898 and was buried in the family tomb, following a service conducted in Welsh. Llanover House was demolished in 1936. The Llanover Estate remains a privately owned estate in possession of the Hall's descendants. The gardens are occasionally opened to the public. Architecture and description LLanover House was built in a Jacobethan style, with three main storeys and grouped sets of chimney stacks. After demolition in 1936, the stables fell into disuse but still stand in a ruinous state, and are listed at Grade II. Ty Uchaf remains and is also a Grade II listed building. The gardens and park surrounding the house are listed Grade II* on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales. Gallery Notes References Sources Grade II listed buildings in Monmouthshire Country houses in Monmouthshire Grade II listed houses in Wales Registered historic parks and gardens in Monmouthshire