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Iscoed House Today (2Nov99) |
Iscoed House Today (2Nov99) |
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This Original Red Brick building was built in 1772 by Sir William Mansel, The Bricks were imported from Bridgewater, (Somerset) by sea via Kidwelly, and used in the new residence. Sir William Mansel (9th Baronet) died in 1804, and the mansion was sold to General Sir Thomas Picton. The Picton family resided here for several generations and sold the property in 1917. It was used during the 2nd World War as an ARP work & storage. Later let as flats, which soon after became vandalised Further Reading (Pictons of Poyston) There are Many more interesting pages available on the Carmarthenshire FHS Website. |
General Sir Thomas Picton (1758-1815) General Picton was born at Poyston, Pembrokeshire and was killed at Waterloo on the 18th June 1815, General Picton resided at Iscoed, Ferryside, in the Parish of St Ishmael for some time, he retired here from the Peninsular War at Badajoy with Honours before being summoned to the British Army and Wellington at Waterloo. (for further information on 'The Death of Picton' click here). Picton was originally buried at St George's, Hanover Square, London, but on June 8th 1859, his remains were moved to the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, close to the tomb of the Duke of Wellington. ( Picton is the only Welshman buried in St Paul's Cathedral). Other personal remains of Picton can be found at the Carmarthen Museum. There is also the Picton Monument at Picton Terrace in Carmarthen Town, the first monument was erected in 1825 and designed by John Nash, was 75 ft high, this was demolished because it was unsafe in 1846. The second monument designed by architect Francis Fowler was erected in 1847, this monument also became unsafe but was taken down and rebuilt stone by stone on stronger foundations in 1988.
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