Henry Morgan (1635-1688), was born in Llanrhymney, Glamorgan, and lived at Penllywn Manor, in Pontllanfraith near Blackwood. He travelled to the Caribbean in the 1650s and developed a reputation for raiding Spanish settlements. He probably died in Lawrencefield, Jamaica. He led an interesting life which is catalogued online. I include links below.
The house was built in the 16th century by Thomas Morgan of Machen. The family also have connections with Tredegar House in Newport, (now open to the public).
During its 500 year history, Penllywn Manor has been a convent and welfare clinic. Until recently it was known as the Penllywn Arms, and served the area as a pub and restaurant.
This stone property retains many original features including fireplaces and beams and is now available for purchase. I wonder if its haunted?
http://www.cavazzi.com/morgan/
Brief Bio Henry Morgan
Details of a report on the haunting of Penllwyn Manor:
http://www.webster.uk.net/SpecialInterest/RIPSouthWales/Penllwyn%20Manor%20Inn.aspx
The house was built in the 16th century by Thomas Morgan of Machen. The family also have connections with Tredegar House in Newport, (now open to the public).
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During its 500 year history, Penllywn Manor has been a convent and welfare clinic. Until recently it was known as the Penllywn Arms, and served the area as a pub and restaurant.
This stone property retains many original features including fireplaces and beams and is now available for purchase. I wonder if its haunted?
http://www.cavazzi.com/morgan/
Brief Bio Henry Morgan
Details of a report on the haunting of Penllwyn Manor:
http://www.webster.uk.net/SpecialInterest/RIPSouthWales/Penllwyn%20Manor%20Inn.aspx
Amazing building that has been architecturally and contextually abused over the years. I gather it went up for sale in 2013 but do not have information since then.
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