Records going back as far as the mid 17th century confirm the existence of an inhabited farm covering more than the existing 7 acres of the present day grounds.

The agricultural lifestyle continued on the grounds through several generations. There are still, to this day, ruins of chicken coops, pig styes and other animal enclosures which remain on the property.

Another site to be found is the tiny family house of the resident gardener. A small slate builing, consisting of only 2 rooms, supported this family of seven! Here too, are ruins of a pig stye and the gardener's allotment, which can be clearly seen through the undergrowth.

The main residence was built in the mid 19th century for the Dinorwig Slate Quarry Manager. In most places, the walls of this building are over 2 feet thick, and made of solid slate block.

On the 27th April 1899, the grounds were visited by Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of York, who were later to become King George V and Queen Mary.

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