The Sun.
London, England, 1838-07-14 00:00:00

CAERLEON PRIORY, IN MONMOUTHSHIRE, THREE
MILES FROM NEWPORT, WITH THE GROUNDS,
AND PASTURE WHICH ENVIRON IT, AND SMALL
FARMS, 'AT AN EASY ,REMOVE.

MR. GEORGE ROBINS is honoured by. the
- instructions cf T. Hooper, Esq., who is removing to Her-
dington Park, is SELL by AUCTION, at the Hotel in Newport,
on SATURDAY, the 18th of August, at Twelve o'clock,
AN IMPORTANT FREEHOLD ESTATE,
which, amongst its manifold qualifications, claims a peculiar interest
from its antiquity.
• THE CAERLEON PRIORY
may be traced, from Historical Records, as far back as the 6th
century; there are still remaining outward and visible signs which
indicate that the town was erected on the site of
. A GREAT ROMAN CITY.
It is not pretended that.time has not disturbed its original gran-
deur, as little trace of its former greatness is now perceptible. The
Priory, however, seems to have been selected ase..favonred.trophy
to hand down to a late posterity an incontrovertible proof of pro,
vious celebrity. The reader need not be reminded that Caerleon is
p!aced on the right bank , •
OF THE RIVER USK,
in the most enchanting part of Monmouthshire, where.the scenery
is resplendent beyond the feeble power of the writer to.describe.
But there is a sort of charm (if such an expression maybe forgiven)
in its- being the sacred spot wherein will be:found
. KING ARTHUR'S ROUND TABLE
in the meadow, approximating upon the verdant lawn. The walls
still exhibit the most striking remains of their ancient structure.
The south-western side passes
THE AMPHITHEATRE, OR ROUND TABLE
in a direct parrailel to the river Usk, and skirting the lawn of the
Abbey; it is an oval concavity, measuring 74 yards by 64, the
sides gently sloping, are now covered, as well as the bottom, with
turf, and the records from history proclaim it to be on .the site of a
Roman amphitheatre„ The Priory is indebted to the present
family for having escaped the fearful ravages of a later period. A
very large expenditure, aided by consummate skill, has restored its
bygone imperfections.
• THE GOTHIC STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE
prevails throughout, and within there is an admixture of taste and
comfort, that •it may be imagined was not to be numbered amid
its early attributes.
we' There are two approaches, the one leading through the Gothic
Gates'at the Lodge, the other passing through '
.THE TRANQUIL WINDING CLOISTERS.

The effect on entering the principal suite of Goalie rooms
BEGGARS all DESCRIPTION, and yet' there is a quiet un-
pretending style that varies and helps the delightful illusion. The
windows below are of ancient painted glass, Shedding the
" DIM RELIGIOUS LIGHT,"
and are finely contrasted with the gay and lightsome-appearance of
those above. The bed-chambers are numerous, and all the offices
seem to harmonize well. The navy and shaded walks,, which en-
circle this Elysium, are enriched by shrubs and flowers—they are
nothing in extent, but every thing in grace and beauty. The
views are extensive, varied, and beautiful ; it is within a morning's
drive of
PIERCEFIELD, TINTERN ABBEY, AND
RAGLAND CASTLE ;
and the admirer of field sports may enjoy them here to his heart's
content, with the best fishing at the foot of its own meadows. A
Yacht is kept, so that aquatic-amusement may be added to the detail.
Much more may be urged to enlist the attention of those who desire
to recreate in a Priory amid the most enchanting scenery, and
surrounded by a panoramic view' of great extent and loveliness ; but
Mr. Robins prefers to invoke all such as shall be well d;:sposed to
seek occular proof, and return satisfied that the writer by this im-
perfect sketch has not vouchsafed to colour the Landscape so highly
as it merits. It can only be seen after the Ist inst., by Particulars
and a Draining, which will be charged One Shilling each, only to
avoid tinnecessary and idle intrusion, to be had of H. Mostvn,
Esq., Solicitor, Usk ; at the Plough, Cheltenham ' • White Hart,'
Bath ; Beaufort Arms, Monmouth ; Barrett's Hotel, Ross; at tho
Mart ; and Mr. George Robins's Offices, London.
P. S. THE FARMS, WHICH FORM A DELIGHTFUL
AUXILIARY, WILL EITHER BE ADDED TO THE
PRIORY, OR SOLD IN SEPARATE LOTS.
THE ELEGANT APPENDAGES •TI-litOUGHOUT
THE PRIORY MAY BE ADDED TO TifE PURCHASE
MONEY, HALF OF WHICH MAY REMAIN ON
MORTGAGE.

WADHURST CASTLE IN SUSSEX,
With a DOMAIN of 358 Acres, including the PLEASI;RE
FA'_ :MM, of_ 112 Acres—all FREEHOLD—TITHE FREE
awl LAND-TAX REDEEMED on a portion of it,
Jib.. GEORGE ROBINS will' SELL by
I.:VA. AUCTION at the. Mart in London, on, TUICSDAY the
98th of August, at Twelve o'clock, in two lots ;
WADHURST CASTLE
has long been familiar to the public as one of the interesting features
of its delightful vicinage; it is six miles beynud Tonbridge Wells,
only three from •
THE ROMANTIC VILLAGE OF FRANT;'-.
and, en route, to

HASTINGS AND ST. LEONARDS.
It has long been a commanding, as well as an interesting, abject to
the traveller. The order of architecture is chaste and, precisely
what a castle should be; it is erected of stone, placed on an emi-;
nence; which tends materially to increase its outward pretensions,
besides aiding very much the
INTERESTING VIEW OVER THE PARK AND ESTATE..
The entree is direct from the London-road, through luxuriana
plantations inclining by a serpentine drive to the Mansion.
THE PANORAMIC LANDSCAPE
that is presented can hardly be surpassed in England; it approaches
the delightful illusion which
THE EARL OF ABERGAVENNY'S FAMED WOODS
(which divide this property from Tunbridge Wells) Never fails to
in th
inspire. Iu the distance is seen Rose Hill, Burwas.h, and Whiligh,
WADIWRST TOWN 'AND ITS FAMED SPIRE, AND •
THE SURROUNDING WOODLAND SCENERY,
perpetually to vary and to enlivc the scene, and which is rendered
perfect by

THE ,RICH HOP-GROUNDS •
that are dotted about in every direction. The Castle is not rr.ore
than commensurate to the legitimate objects of a respectable fa!Aily,
as it was originally designed for, and entirely adapted to cyAnfort
in its compreensive form, with offices within and without, 'scream.'
plete as to leave no wish or inclination ungratified.
THE NOBLE TERRACE-WALK,
is adorned by little thousands of Ameri • Flowering Shrill's,
that have weathered the by-gone Winte cinz cold, and thus
demonstrated the congeniality and mildneis the climate. ,
THE PLEASURE AND KITCHEN GARDENS"
are abundant, and there are PROLIFIC ORCHARDS, the pro-
duct of which is almost incalculable. Around •
• ,

THE CASTLE DEMESNI ARE
, THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT ACRES,
disposed in

WOODS, PLANTATIONS, MEADOW
PASTURE, ARABLE AND HOP GROUNbS....,.
entirely within a ring fence, a portion of which is . . .
• TITHE FREE; AND LAND TAX .REDEEMED.'
The soil throughout is excelliknt ; the produce generally so abun-
dant, as to incline a gentlenian to agricultural pursuits, while the
produce from

TIIE HOP PLANTATIONS
bath alone, and not unfrequent Iy, brought 700/. and 8004 into.the
treasufy. The neighbourhood is highly respectable ; and if "gaietY.
be numbered -amongst the anxieties of a new possessor,.
TONBRIDGE WELLS
will afford him ample scope; and a limited visit to Wadhur'sp
Churchyard will cheer the'inquirer with the probability. of -a 104
life; _ longevity is therein proclaimed to be one of the deligil.cs "
this esteemed neighbourhood. There is plenty of game wan the
estate, and the ianning lands are all ,well.supplied with water-
The Second Lot will include s
„.
THE PLEASURE FARMITHE-FR
LOCKS HOUSE and GROUNDS in TWADHURFSE
T' TOWN
The residence is adapted to a genteel occupation: Mr. 'Collis, the
solicitor, occupies it, with the garden and offices.
THE FARM EXTENDING TO ONE HUNDRED AND
T WELVE ACRES '
is one of the best axid rnost profitable in the vicinity, and the 11°P
Plantations unusually productive.
THE PROPERTY IS ALL FREEHOLD,
and it may be affirmed without the slightest expectation that all
one can gainsay it; that for a residence or Investment it would be
no easy task to discover a parellel case.
Particulars, with a beautiful Drawing and Plan, to view the
Castle, may be had Six Weeks antecedent to the Sale (for sixpenc4
each, only to avoid idle intrusion), at the best Inns and Libraries -at
Tonbridge Wells, Hastings, and St. Leonards; also at Seven WO
and Tonbridge Town; of Messrs. Harrison, Solicitors, Southampton'
buildings; the Mart, and at Mr. George Robins's Offices, Lo-iden•
DESSERT FRUIT KNIVES AND FORKS.

Plated •r 1 --
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Plain pearl handles, silver ferrules, per dozen pair... 4 4 0 11
Carved pearl handles, silver ferrules, per dozen pair 5 4 0 12 11l
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Working Gold and Silv4rsmith, 47, Cornhill, London.
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N.B. A Pamphlet containing a list, of the prices of Silver P1.40'
Plated Goods, Watches, Clocks, &c., may be had gratis, or w'sllll°
forwarded in answer to a post-paid application.