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HISTORYThe COURT CUPBOARD is based in an ancient farm building which is at least 500 years old. Originally a Granary and Stable Block, it is almost certainly older than the village 'Courthouse' which stands alongside which was renovated in 1643. The old Granary was still used as a stable until the 1990s, when the current Court Cupboard gallery was opened by the Black Mountains Circle (BMC) in 1995. The former Piggery opposite was converted into a modern, fully-equipped training centre in 2001. This wonderful renovation project was awarded a BRONZE MEDAL in the annual Buildings & Works competition at the Royal Welsh Show in 2002. In 2006 the old milking parlour across the yard was converted into a fully equipped Pottery and glass training workshop with the help of funding from the Welsh Assembly Government and the WDA. * For those who have a fascination for these things - the prisoners' cell still exists beneath the old Courtroom of the Courthouse next door. But it doesn't get much use these days...!
LOCATION
Situated less than 2 miles from the market town of ABERGAVENNY, the
Court Cupboard's rural location looks out on the majestic Black
Mountains, which is part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
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