The Charity's objectives are for the benefit
of the people of Carmarthenshire and the public
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- To preserve, restore and regenerate, the historical, architectural, constructional and environmental heritage that may exist in and around Carmarthenshire in buildings, sites or areas of particular beauty or historical, architectural, constructional or environmental interest.
- To advance the education of the public in history, arts, culture and heritage or Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area.
- To promote such charities or charitable purposes as the Charity may by unanimous resolution of its members from time to time decide.
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£6m Restoration and Regeneration Project Commences at
Carmarthenshire’s Historic Llanelly House
Award-winning, international design practice, Austin-Smith:Lord has been appointed as executive
architect to deliver this exciting restoration project for Carmarthenshire Heritage Regeneration
Trust. Progressing the designs of concept conservation architect Craig Hamilton Architects Ltd, this
full restoration, with some adaptation, will provide a major new sustainable community heritage
centre with visitor experience, café/restaurant and provision for educational and community
groups.
Llanelly House in Llanelli is a Grade I listed Georgian Town House, originally rebuilt around the
17th century mansion house in 1714 by Sir Thomas Stepney. It is undoubtedly one of the most
important historic houses in the Llanelli region of its date and its restoration will be a great asset
to the regeneration of Llanelli. As Project Director for the Carmarthenshire Heritage Regeneration
Trust (CHRT), Craig Hatto, explains, “BBC Restoration finalist, Llanelly House is considered one
of the finest Georgian houses in Wales. For us, it is the heartbeat of Llanelli. The house reflects
the triumphs and tribulations of the town, embracing the industrial revolution and sparking
prosperity in the area with the emergence of coal mining, pottery production and the manufacture
of tinplate and steel, but also witnessed Llanelli’s sustained economic decline during the 1970’s.
The house is a barometer of these times, which is reflected in its current dilapidated state. With the proposed £60m planned investment within Llanelli over the next few years, the house is to once again be restored to its former glory and will shine as a beacon to the town’s, people, place and identity.”
The primary funders of the project are Heritage Lottery Fund, Cadw, Welsh European Funding
Office , Llanelli Town Council and Carmarthenshire County Council as secondary funders and
partly financed by Finance Wales. With the nation’s current economic cut backs and reduced new building, conservation is a key sector for Austin-Smith:Lord. Project Architect and conservation expert, Sophie Teague,
commented, “We are very excited to be involved in the conservation and restoration of not only
one of the most delightful historic buildings in Llanelli, but given its Grade I listing, a building of
significant national importance.”
To find out more about the work of the Trust please click here
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The
history of Carmarthenshire reflects the richness and
diversity of the cultural heritage of Wales. A wealth
of human and natural heritage is set against beautiful
scenery ranging from wide sweeps of beach and sand dunes,
through rolling verdant, wooded valleys to high, open
mountains. From pre-history to the present day there
is so much to see.