34-686: Baron Tredegar , of Tredegar in the County of Monmouth , was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom . It was created on 16 April 1859 for the Welsh politician Sir Charles Morgan, 3rd Baronet , who had earlier represented Brecon in Parliament. His eldest son, Charles Rodney Morgan , sat as Member of Parliament for Brecon, but predeceased his father. The first baron was therefore succeeded by his next eldest son,
68-537: A memorial raised over its grave. In 1905 Godfrey was created the first Viscount Tredegar . He never married and on his death the estate passed to his nephew Courtenay Morgan . In 1920, the Tredegar Park Polo Club was founded at Tredegar House. Later, extravagance, eccentricities, and weighty death duties depleted the family's financial assets over the next two generations. John Morgan, 6th Baron Tredegar died childless in 1962 aged 54. His death signalled
102-707: A location. Since the programme was revived in 2005, many episodes of Doctor Who have used Tredegar House for location filming, including " The Christmas Invasion " in 2005; " New Earth ", " Tooth and Claw ", " The Girl in the Fireplace " and " Army of Ghosts " / " Doomsday " in 2006; " Human Nature " / " Family of Blood " in 2007; " The Unicorn and the Wasp " and " The Next Doctor " in 2008; " The End of Time " in 2009–10; " The Impossible Astronaut " in 2011; " The Woman Who Lived " in 2015; " Spyfall, Part 2 " in 2020; and " Rogue " in 2024. The House plays host to many events throughout
136-504: Is first attested in the fourteenth century in the form Tredegyr . This may be explained as a compound of Welsh tre(f) 'a farmstead' and the personal name Tegyr (the same name is found in the Denbighshire name Botegyr < bod 'dwellng place, residence' + Tegyr ). The name Tegyr itself may be derived from the Brittonic * Teco-rīx ('fair king'). The form Tredeger is found in
170-653: Is the finest Restoration house in Wales and for over five hundred years the estate (including Ruperra Castle ) was home to the Morgan family, later Lords Tredegar. John Morgan was created a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (possibly c.1448). Later, when Henry Tudor was crowned King Henry VII it was of great benefit to the Morgans of Tredegar who were supporters of Henry. Sir John received reward for his early support, and on 7 November 1485 he
204-578: The estate of his uncle and namesake, John Morgan (d. 1715), High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1697 and Member of Parliament for Monmouth, a merchant who had amassed a great fortune in London. John's eldest son Sir William Morgan was Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire from 1722 to 1731. William's eldest son William Morgan sat as Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire from 1747 to 1763. His uncle Thomas Morgan (the son of John Morgan ), known as "the General",
238-623: The "outstanding houses of the Restoration period in the whole of Britain", the mansion stands in a reduced landscaped garden of 90 acres (0.36 km ) . The property became a Grade I listed building on 3 March 1952 and has been under the care of the National Trust since March 2012. The park surrounding the house is designated Grade II* on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales . The name
272-571: The King's forces in South Wales. After the King's arrest and execution, he fled to the continent and married Anna Petronilla the daughter of Baron von Pöllnitz from Westphalia (Governor of Lippstadt , 20 miles (32 km) east of Dortmund in Germany). They had six children, two sons and four daughters (including Anna Petronilla and Johanna). He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica 1664–65. During
306-410: The building dates back to the late 15th century. The house was originally built of stone and had sufficient status to host Charles I . Between 1664 and 1672, however, William Morgan decided to rebuild the house on a larger scale from red brick , at that time a rare building material in Wales. The architect of the enlarged house is not known for certain, but Newman follows Howard Colvin's suggestion that
340-674: The civil war and after the Battle of Naseby , King Charles I visited Tredegar House in 1645. In 1661 William Morgan (d.1680) rebuilt the house on a very grand scale, with the help of the huge dowry of his wife, Blanche Morgan. Their fortunes continued to flourish down the generations, tremendously enhanced by the foresight and business enterprises of Sir Charles Gould throughout the 18th century. Following his father's financial successes, his son further expanded several commercial and industrial projects, and virtually established Newport as an important trade centre. Whilst consolidating their influence on
374-473: The design was by Roger and William Hurlbutt, who had worked in a similar style at Ragley Hall and Warwick Castle . The architectural historian Peter Smith , writing in his work Houses of the Welsh Countryside , called Tredegar, "the most splendid brick house of the seventeenth century in Wales". In his 1882 publication, local historian Octavius Morgan provides a plan of an intricate garden maze which
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#1733106911804408-638: The eldest, Sir John Morgan followed in his father's profession. Robert Morgan, (born circa 1615) became a farmer in Llanrumney , and was father of Henry Morgan (born in Llanrumney Hall , and pursued a successful career in the Caribbean as a privateer ). Edward Morgan became Colonel Edward Morgan (born circa 1616 – Colonel after 1665), a Royalist during the English Civil War 1642–49, and Captain General of
442-533: The end of the Morgans of Tredegar. In 1951, Tredegar House was stripped, the remaining contents were auctioned, and the estate was sold. Following a trip to Lourdes for religious guidance, John Morgan, a recent catholic convert, sold Tredegar House to the Catholic Church for use as a convent school with boarders, run by the Sisters of St Joseph , asserting the sale was “good for his bank balance, and his soul”. It
476-522: The favour of George III, was made chancellor of Salisbury in 1772, and became chamberlain of Brecon, Radnor, and Glamorgan. He sat as Member of Parliament for Brecon 1778–87, and for the Breconshire 1787–1806. He was knighted on 5 May 1779, and made a baronet on 30 October 1792, That same year he changed surname to Morgan on inheriting the Rhiwperra and Tredegar estates from the Morgan family. In 1802 he
510-467: The house, but have closed parts of the upstairs to the public. The House has been used as a filming location on several occasions. In 2014 an episode of the Antiques Roadshow was filmed at the property and the house's red brick exterior now features in the programme's opening sequence. The television series Being Human , Da Vinci's Demons and The Hairy Bikers have all used the house as
544-535: The male line of the Morgan family failed. His sister and heiress Jane Morgan married Charles Gould . He sat as Member of Parliament for Brecon and Breconshire and served as Judge Advocate General from 1768 to 1806. He was knighted in 1779 and created a baronet , of Tredegar in the County of Monmouth, in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 30 October 1792. The day after his elevation to a baronetcy he assumed by Royal licence
578-562: The political and economic issues of the country, they secured a baronetcy in 1792, and a barony in 1859. In 1854, Godfrey Morgan fought in, and survived, the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. Godfrey was 22 and Captain in the 17th Lancers . His horse, Sir Briggs, also survived and lived at Tredegar House until its death at the age of 28. The horse was buried in the Cedar Garden with
612-595: The second Baronet, was a politician, historian and antiquary. Tredegar House Tredegar House ( Welsh : Tŷ Tredegar ) is a 17th-century Charles II -era mansion in Coedkernew , on the southwestern edge of Newport, Wales . For over five hundred years it was home to the Morgan family, later Lords Tredegar, one of the most powerful and influential families in the area. Described as "the grandest and most exuberant country house in Monmouthshire " and one of
646-625: The second baron. Charles Morgan was a politician and soldier, and notably commanded a section of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War . Godfrey was 22 and Captain in the 17th Lancers . His horse, Sir Briggs, also survived, and lived at Tredegar House until his death at the age of 28. He was buried with full military honours in the Cedar Garden at the House. The monument still stands there today. On 28 December 1905 he
680-516: The sixteenth century as are variants with - a- in the final syllable . Over time, the form Tredegar established itself as the usual spelling, as in the name of the Tredegar Iron Company of 1800. It was this that gave its name to the village and later town of Tredegar . The current Welsh name of the house is 'Tŷ Tredegar', but this is somewhat unauthentic and is obviously a translation of 'Tredegar House'. The earliest surviving part of
714-488: The sixth and final Baron Tredegar, dying childless in 1962. The Morgan family descended from William Morgan , Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire. His eldest son Thomas Morgan was Member of Parliament for Brecon and Monmouthshire. All Thomas's children predeceased him and he left his estates to his younger brother John Morgan (1670-1720), who sat as Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire and served as Lord-Lieutenant of Breconshire and Monmouthshire. John also succeeded to
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#1733106911804748-510: The surname of Morgan in lieu of his patronymic. He was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Baronet. He was a Lieutenant-General in the British Army and served as Commander-in-Chief of the West Indies. He was succeeded by his eldest son, the aforementioned third Baronet, who was elevated to the peerage in 1859. See above for further history of the baronetcy. Octavius Morgan , fourth son of
782-512: The viscountcy became extinct. He was succeeded in the barony and baronetcy by his elderly uncle, Frederic, who became the fifth Baron. He was a younger son of the aforementioned the Hon. Frederic Courtenay Morgan. Due to lack of estate planning on Evan's death, Frederic inherited a large inheritance tax bill. To avoid a reoccurrence in the event of his own demise, Frederic passed the estates immediately to his son, John, who on his father's death in 1954 became
816-559: The year, including an Easter Egg Hunt, Pirate's Day, August Bank Holiday 1930s Garden Party, Halloween and Christmas, which is themed around Charles Dickens 's A Christmas Carol . There are also daily talks, activities and special tours for visitors. An annual Folk Festival is held in May. The House is approved for marriages and civil ceremonies and the Morgan Room may be hired for private functions. For many years an annual vintage car rally
850-757: The ‘Tredegar Morgans’, probably nephews of Sir Thomas Morgan, included three brothers, Thomas, Robert and Edward. Thomas became Major-General Sir Thomas Morgan, 1st Baronet (1604–79), served in the Commonwealth forces during the English Civil War 1642–9, was made Governor of Gloucester in 1645, fought in Flanders , was wounded, and in 1661 retired to his estate at Kinnersley , Herefordshire. Recalled in 1665 to become Governor of Jersey , he died at St Helier in April 1679. Married on 10 September 1632, he had nine sons, of whom
884-414: Was Member of Parliament for Brecon, Monmouthshire and Breconshire and served as Judge Advocate General from 1741 to 1768. His eldest son Thomas Morgan was Member of Parliament for Brecon and Monmouthshire. His younger brother Charles Morgan sat as Member of Parliament for Brecon and Breconshire. His younger brother John Morgan of Dderw was Member of Parliament for Brecon and Monmouthshire. On his death
918-542: Was appointed by the new king to the office of ‘Sheriff of Wentloog and Newport’ and made ‘Steward’ of the Machen Commote. His elevation to officer of the Tudor crown placed Sir John Morgan's influence and power at new heights. At around 1490, he commissioned the building of a new house at Tredegar. A wing of Sir John's stone manor house still exists. It is now the oldest part of the present day Tredegar House. A cadet branch of
952-488: Was bought by Newport Borough Council in 1974, giving rise to its then nickname of "the grandest council house in Britain". In 2012 the National Trust took over the running of the house, and 90 acres of grounds, from Newport City Council on a 50-year lease. The Trust said that Tredegar House was of "great importance" as many similar properties had been lost in the past 100 years. The National Trust provide free-flow access to
986-465: Was created Viscount Tredegar , of Tredegar in the County of Monmouth, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. He never married and the viscountcy became extinct on his death in 1913. He was succeeded in the baronetcy and barony by his nephew, Courtenay, the third Baron. He was the eldest son of the Hon. Frederic Courtenay Morgan , third son of the first Baron. On 4 August 1926 the viscountcy was revived when he
1020-423: Was created Viscount Tredegar , of Tredegar in the County of Monmouth, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Lord Tredegar subsequently served as Lord-Lieutenant of Monmouthshire . On his death in 1934, Courtenay was succeeded by his only son, Evan, who became the second viscount. The new Lord Tredegar, a poet and well-known eccentric, was homosexual despite two marriages. As a result, he died childless in 1949, and
1054-550: Was held in the grounds in order to raise funds for Leukaemia Research . The first rally was held in October 1980 and raised £635. The 34th and final rally was held in September 2014 and raised £80,000, bringing the total amount raised since 1980 to £868,000. Sir Charles Morgan, 1st Baronet Sir Charles Gould Morgan, 1st Baronet (25 April 1726 – 7 December 1806) was an English Judge Advocate-General . From his birth until 1792 he
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1088-600: Was in place prior to the 1660s improvements and which probably dated from the time of Queen Elizabeth I . Tredegar's name came from Tredegar Fawr, the name of the mansion or seat of the old Morgans, who were descended from Cadifor the Great the son of Collwyn, and holders of the land upon which Tredegar stands. The earliest record of someone with the name Morgan living at Tredegar is 1402: a Llewellyn Ap Morgan. Tredegar House, set in 90 acres which remains landscaped for ornamental purposes, with less agriculture than in previous centuries,
1122-490: Was known as Charles Gould . The elder son of King Gould of Westminster, who died deputy judge advocate in 1756, he was a scholar of Westminster School in 1739. He was elected to Christ Church, Oxford , 1743, where he attained a B.A. in 1747 and a M.A. in 1750. He was made an honorary D.C.L. in 1773. Gould was called to the bar at the Middle Temple in 1750, and in 1771 was appointed judge advocate-general. He came into
1156-591: Was made a privy counsellor . He was elected as a Bailiff to the board of the Bedford Level Corporation in 1781, a position he held until his death. Morgan died at Tredegar on 7 December 1806. In 1751 Gould was one of the authors of the Oxford poem on the occasion of the death of Frederick, Prince of Wales . In 1758 Gould married Jane, eldest daughter of Thomas Morgan . On the death of his wife's brother John Morgan without issue in 1792, he inherited
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