Subject: Re: [NLW English] Subject: Research Enquiry - Great House Farm, Llandough (Williams/Buckler, Bute Estates, Daniel Thomas)
From: Sion Buckler
Direction: sent
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:24 UTC
Institution: National Library of Wales
Refs: none
Archive id: gm-19ebecbc88416257
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Mr Davies / Reading Rooms Team,

Thank you for your response and the guidance provided.

I would be grateful if you could clarify, from your catalogue and holdings,
which specific Bute Estate classmarks or reference numbers relate to:

Great House Farm, Llandough
Williams family (John and Mary Williams) owner/ tenancy/occupation records
Gaps in Bute records for the property title (1850 - 1950)
Buckler family association with the property
Any associated estate maps, rent books, leases, or correspondence relating
to the property
Any relevant material in the Bute Estate collection connected to land
transactions affecting the site

At this stage I am not requesting copies or scans, but simply the specific
catalogue references / classmarks for relevant material held in your
collections.

I'm in Argentina and unable to visit in person, so having the correct
references will allow me to identify and prioritise any relevant material
through your catalogue system.

I'm here at the Welsh Settlement: Patagonia, looking to reconstruct a
replica of Great House Farm. Any assistance from my community back there
would be appreciated, as this is a massive undertaking.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind regards,

Sion Buckler (Ret'd Sergenant)




On Fri, 12 Jun 2026, 06:36 National Library of Wales, <[email redacted]>
wrote:

> --# Teipiwch eich ateb uwchben y llinell hon #--
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>
> Rhydian Davies
>
> Jun 12 2026, 10:36AM via System
>
> Dear Sion
>
> Thank you for your enquiry. At the Library we have the Bute Estate
> Records, to help you with your search I have included a link to the
> catalogue entry. You maybe able to identify what documents would be
> relevant to the property.
>
> https://archives.library.wales/index.php/bute-estate-records
>
> If you wish to locate maps relating to the Bute Estate, you can locate the
> details through our main catalogue. To carry out this search,use the link
> provided below
>
>
> https://discover.library.wales/discovery/search?vid=44WHELF_NLW:44WHELF_NLW_NUI
>
> Click on Advanced Search, under 'Search Filters' you will see the word
> Title with a downward pointing arrow, click on this, from the drop screen
> menu  choose Classmark.
>
> Type in Bute as you search term and click on the search button. A result
> page should show 290 results for you.
>
> Another search you are able to carry out would be through the main
> catalogue again, but this time include 'Bute Estate' in the search box and
> then on the results page,you can choose map on the resource type filter
> which appears on the left hand side of the page.
>
> We also produce a leaflet for 'Sources for the History of Houses' and have
> included a copy in the attachment.
>
> I hope the above information will prove helpful. If you wish to visit the
> Library or require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to
> contact me.
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> Rhydian Davies
>
> Swyddog Ystafelloedd Darllen/Reading Rooms Officer
>
> Rhif Ffon/Tel No [phone redacted]
>
> Attached Files
>
>    - Sources_for_the_History_of_Houses.pdf
>    <https://national-library-wales.libanswers.com/loaderTicket?fid=4450175&type=0&key=a6341c1d39a4789d88d32de76913afb7>
>
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>
> Cwestiwn gwreiddiol
>
> Jun 07 2026, 09:54AM via Email
> Subject: Research Enquiry - Great House Farm, Llandough (Williams/Buckler,
> Bute Estates, Daniel Thomas)
>
> Dear Enquiries,
>
> Please search and advise on/provide access to: Bute Estate collections,
> maps, title references, family papers, or manuscripts relating to Great
> House Farm, Llandough; Daniel Thomas quarry deal/swap; John/Mary Williams
> occupation/ownership claims.
>
> For generational land history and reparations research. Copies/fees
> welcome.
>
>
> Sion Buckler Ret'd Sgt
>
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> Swyddog Ystafelloedd Darllen/Reading Rooms Officer Ffon/Tel [phone redacted]
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