Subject: Response to National Archives enquiry. Case number CAS-344046-K1S1R2 CRM:021100306
From: RESO Records Enquiries
Direction: received
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:24 UTC
Institution: The National Archives
Refs: CAS-343481, CAS-344046
Archive id: gm-19ff5eec7294b507
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Dear  Sion Buckler,

Thank you for contacting The National Archives of the United Kingdom.

Records relating to the transfer, retention or destruction of material can be found on our catalogue within the record series created by the Public Record Office (departmental code PRO) and The National Archives (departmental code RW).

I have searched our catalogue, via the advanced search page  for records using ("Great House Farm" OR "Ty Mawr" OR Llandough OR Cedfin) AND Glamorgan as search terms within the file series PRO and RW. As you can see here, this search did not yield any results . You can try some similar searches yourself.

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Sarah Abbott

Remote Enquiries Duty Officer
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk 

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Dear Patricia Reynolds,

Thank you for your response of 30 July 2026 (Case number CAS-343481-X5H3M6).

I note your advice that The National Archives is not the primary repository for the material described in my original enquiry. However, my enquiry also concerns whether The National Archives holds any recorded information relating to the existence, transfer, retention, destruction, or absence of such records.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request confirmation of any recorded information held by The National Archives relating to Great House Farm / Ty Mawr, Llandough (Glamorgan), including historical references under alternative descriptions such as Cedfin or equivalent contemporary descriptions.

Specifically, please confirm whether The National Archives holds:

  1.  Manorial and estate records

Any catalogue entries, Manorial Documents Register information, finding aids, transfer records, or related documentation concerning:

  *   the Manor of Llandough (Glamorgan);

  *   pre-1667 references to occupants, customary tenants, holdings, surveys, rentals, terriers, or court rolls;

  *   Vaughan family estate holdings at Llandough;

  *   Great House Farm / Ty Mawr or any earlier description of the holding.

Please include any references to HMC9/311 or related archival series.

  1.  Records concerning disposal, destruction, or transfer of records

Any recorded information showing:

  *   whether records relating to Great House Farm, Llandough, the Bute Estate, Vaughan family papers, or associated land records were ever transferred to The National Archives;

  *   whether any such records were destroyed, and if so:

     *   what records were destroyed;

     *   when they were destroyed;

     *   under which retention schedule, disposal authority, or policy;

     *   which body authorised or carried out the destruction.

If no such records are held, please confirm whether any disposal or transfer records indicate that relevant material was never deposited or was destroyed elsewhere.

  1.  Legal and court records

Any central court records, indexes, correspondence, or administrative records concerning:

  *   possession or title disputes involving Great House Farm / Ty Mawr;

  *   Western Ground Rents Ltd;

  *   BP Pension Trust Ltd;

  *   BP Properties Ltd;

  *   Mountjoy Ltd;

  *   the proceedings connected with BP Properties Ltd v Buckler [1987] EWCA Civ 2.

  1.  Estate transfers and ownership records

Any government-held correspondence, files, or records relating to:

  *   the Bute Estate;

  *   the 1938 sale or transfer of Great House Farm;

  *   Western Ground Rents Ltd acquisition;

  *   BP Pension Trust/BP Properties involvement;

  *   any government department involvement in the property.

  1.  Family correspondence and related records

Any correspondence, reports, enquiries, or administrative records held by The National Archives involving:

  *   Mary Williams;

  *   Fred Buckler;

  *   William Buckler;

  *   the Williams/Buckler family;

  *   Great House Farm / Ty Mawr;

  *   Bute Estate representatives;

  *   Western Ground Rents;

  *   BP entities.

  1.  1980–1988 period and demolition/eviction matters

Any records concerning:

  *   the public campaign regarding Great House Farm;

  *   parliamentary correspondence or government enquiries;

  *   the 1988 eviction/demolition;

  *   Cadw or government communications;

  *   European Commission of Human Rights Application 14464/88 (Buckler v United Kingdom).

If any relevant information is held, please provide catalogue references, descriptions, and access arrangements.

If no relevant information is held, please confirm:

  *   the searches undertaken;

  *   the catalogues, databases, and record series searched;

  *   whether any relevant records were ever held and subsequently transferred, destroyed, or disposed of.

I am pursuing parallel enquiries with the National Library of Wales, Glamorgan Archives and other repositories. This request is specifically directed at recorded information held by The National Archives.

Yours sincerely,

Sion Buckler (Ret'd Sergeant)
Royal Signals Cyber & Electronic Warfare Professional and Life Member



On Thu, 30 Jul 2026, 10:56 Contact Centre,  > wrote:

Dear Sion Buckler,

Thank you for contacting The National Archives of the United Kingdom.

I'm afraid we are not the right place to come to for your enquiry. We hold historical records sent to us by central government departments and law courts for permanent preservation. I regret, therefore, that I'm unable to help you with your enquiry.

I suggest you contact The National Library of Wales .

I wish you every success with your research.

Yours sincerely,

Patricia Reynolds

Remote Enquiries Duty Officer
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk 

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Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 I request the following recorded information held by the National Library of Wales:
Any manorial court rolls, surveys, rentals, terriers, or related documents for the Manor of Llandough (Glamorgan) covering the period c.1600–1670 that list or refer to occupants, customary tenants, or holders of land later known as Great House Farm (or equivalent contemporary descriptions).
Any estate papers, correspondence, leases, rentals, account books, or surveys of the Vaughan family of Llandough (or related Vaughan holdings) that mention a lease, renewal, confirmation, surrender, or new grant of land at Great House Farm / Llandough around or before 1667.
Any catalogue descriptions, finding aids, or indexes that identify pre-1667 deeds, court-roll entries, or estate surveys referring to the family’s holding at this property.
Please confirm whether such material is held and, if so, provide the relevant catalogue references and any available descriptions or copies (or advise on access arrangements). If any information is exempt, please state the exemption(s) relied upon.


Yours faithfully,


Sion Buckler (Ret'd Sergeant)


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