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

CARRLEON PRIORY. IN MONMOUTHSHIRE, THREE
MILES FROM NEWPORT, WITH THE GROUNDS,
AND PASTURE WHICH ENVIRON IT, AND SMALL
FARMS, AT AN EASY REMOVE.
--ur-R. GEORGE ROBINS is honoured by the
_JUL instructions of T. Hooper, Esq., who is removing to Har-
dington Park, tar 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 as a favoured trophy
to hand down to a late posterity an incontrovertible proof of pre-
vious celebrity. The reader need not be reminded that Cain-loon is
placed 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 may be 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 parrallel 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 at tributes.
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 Gothic 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 wavy 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
ItAGLAND CASTLE;
and the ad_Tirer of field sports may enjoy them here to his heart's
content, with the best tithing at the foot of its own meadow.. 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 disposed 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 Dra•-inn, which will be charged One Stilling each, only to
avoid unnecessary and idle intrusion, to,--be had of H. Mostyu,
Esq., Solicitor, Usk ; at the Plough, Cheltenham ; White Hart,
Balls ; I3eaufort Arms, Monmouth ; Barrett's Hotel, Ross; at the
Mart; and Mr. George Robins'd Offices, London.
I'. S. THE FARMS, WHICH FORM A DELIGHTFUL
AUXILIARY, WILL EITHER BE ADDED TO THE
PRIORY, OR SOLD IN SEPARATE LOTS.•
THE ELEGANT APPENDAGES THROUGHOUT
THE PRIORY MAY BE ADDED TO THE PURCHASE
MONEY, HALF OF WHICH MAY REMAIN ON
MORTGAGE.

THE 111100KLANDS FAMED ESTATE.
Environed by a Park of near One Hundred Acres, on the Bank of
the Southampton Waters, and only Four Miles from the Town.
3p. GEORGE ROBINS has been commis-
sioned to announce for SALE by AUCTION, at the
Mart in London, on THURSDAY NEXT, July 12, at Twelve
o'clock,
A MOST IMPORTANT FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
designated

THE BROOKLANDS ESTATE.
Fortunately for the writer it has acquired a celebrity which would
render it supe:fluous to enter very minutely into details. Public
opinion hatb ion, since conceded to it the palm ; and therefore he
feels tuft in this, his humble attempt he must be careful that he does
not weaken by his imperfect representation the strong and powerful
irnprassion it ha% already so justly acquired. The following outline
is necessarily addressed especially to those who have not had the
good fortune to see. it. Brooklands possesses the character of
AN ITALIAN VILLA,

only in its outward form ;;viihin it is very much at variance with
the comfortless habitations of Italy. The word snuggery, in its
most comprehensive term, presides throughout ; and by dint of Con-
siderable tact, anti a very large expenditure, it will be found that,
while it is competent to the legitimate wants of a family of con.
siderat ion, the feeling of being over housed must be discarded here.
Indeed the only apparent disadvaLta;e which ingenuity has been
able to sai Besi. arises out of the 1.44;t that a lady, inclined to disvi-
Me a little of her Lord's capital in ornamental display, will here
kid it

" A WORK OF SUPEREROGATION."
Its situation may be ranked high amongst its multitudinous ad-
vantages. It is within 41- miles of Southampton, and 1?4- from
Netley Abbey and Caishot Castle, on the opposite shore. The
mansion is wisely placed on an elevated position, approaching the
bank of