Yesterday I sent my research request off to Carmarthenshire Archives in regards the burial vault of Lady Mary Mansel at St Peter’s Church. I was amazed to receive a response back in a matter of hours.
“Unfortunately, we do not hold the records required. Any alteration to the fabric of a building owned by the Church of Wales, including the erection a memorial tablet, etc., requires official consent i.e. the granting of Faculties on behalf of the archbishop. Faculty records are held at the National Library in Aberystwyth. See: https://archives.library.wales/index.php/diocesan-records-5
….With that said, you are very welcome to visit the archives and carry out the research for yourself. Our staff will provide you with all of the assistance you require.
Relevant catalogues available online are:
https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/b205f57b-2820-39b7-90a0-a3b0516b8fc0
https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/94e70c71-802a-3f99-948a-b830bfe778d4 This catalogue has not been catalogued to item level.
Please also see attached: You could also try contacting the Carmarthenshire Antiquarian Society to see if any work has been done in this area.
See: https://www.carmants.org.uk/
I had not come across Historic Carmarthenshire Homes before and am so happy to have read the pages about Iscoed old and new. It confirms that little bit of information I came across the other day about Iscoed Home Farm being the original home of Sir William Mansel.
Now to contact the National Library in Aberystwyth regarding the granting of Faculties on behalf of the archbishop!
