The farmhouse, Cadw survey photograph, 29 July 1988

Mary (Nancy) Williams

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Mary (Nancy) Williams, formerly Buckler, of Great House Farm (Tŷ Mawr), Llandough. Born 10 August 1913; died 1983. In the papers as Mrs M. D. Buckler, Mrs Mary Doreen Buckler and Mrs Mary Williams. Her comments here are her own words as the papers printed them.

Cover: The farmhouse, Cadw survey photograph, 29 July 1988

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“This is a Welsh case of Crichel Down.”on Western Mail · “It’s a Crichel Down …” woman farmer · 20 November 1958 “The Glamorgan County Council, Penarth Urban and Cardiff Rural Councils and Western Ground Rents have walked …”on Western Mail · “It’s a Crichel Down …” woman farmer · 20 November 1958 “Planning permission to develop the land and build about 13 houses was given to B P Petroleum Pension Trust by the former Glamorgan County Council. But I will refuse to move because not only is this my home it is part of the nation’s heritage.”on The Daily Telegraph · ‘Open day’ to save ancient Welsh house · 16 April 1974 “The ownership of the house has been in dispute for 25 years but my family has lived here for more than 400 years and my solicitors tell me I have a valid claim to it.”on The Daily Telegraph · ‘Open day’ to save ancient Welsh house · 16 April 1974