Gardens · South Wales
The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff
In or near Cardiff.
The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Waun-gron Park · 0.9 km
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales is located in Llandaff, Cardiff, with the postcode CF5 2DY. The nearest railway station is Waun-gron Park, which is 0.9 km away. Entry details are not specified, so please check in advance for any potential fees, and accessibility information is not provided.
About
The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff is a garden of interest in wales-south, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Old Probate Registry is a former probate office in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. Dating from 1863, it was designed by John Prichard, the diocesan architect for Llandaff, and has been described as his finest secular building. The Old Probate Registry is a Grade II* listed building while the Old Registry next door, designed by Prichard as the registrar's house, is listed at Grade II, and the composition is completed by an enclosing garden wall, also listed at Grade II. The Probate Registry was converted to commercial office us in the 1990s. In 2024 plans were submitted to convert the building to private residential use.
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Background
History
Until the mid-19th century the registration of wills and the administration of probate was an ecclesiastical function, undertaken in Cardiff by the Diocese of Llandaff. The Old Probate Registry also served as the national probate office for the whole of Wales. The design of the registry was undertaken by John Prichard (1817 - 1886), who served as diocesan architect and was responsible for the major restoration of Llandaff Cathedral undertaken between 1844 and 1857. By 2024 all of the offices had been vacated and plans to convert the empty building to three private houses were submitted to Cardiff City Council. The adjacent Registry Office had been converted to a private residence around…
Architecture
The Old Probate Registry is built of Pennant Sandstone with Bath Stone ashlar dressings. It is of two storeys with attics. The style is Gothic Revival.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4934, -3.2191
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Llandaff
- Postcode
- CF5 2DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff West
- Established
- 1860
- Nearest railway station
- Waun-gron Park — 0.9 km
- Official site
- insolecourt.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17741330 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Probate Registry, Llandaff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff?
- The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF5 2DY), in the parish of Llandaff.
- What is The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff?
- The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff?
- The nearest railway station is Waun-gron Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF5 2DY.
- When was The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff built?
- Built or established in 1860. Designed by John Prichard.
- Who owns The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff?
- The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff is owned by | architect = John Prichard.
- How do I get to The High Court Of Justice, Probate Registry Of Wales, Llandaff?
- The nearest railway station is Waun-gron Park, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF5 2DY.