DisgrifiadBerain was a medieval gentry house, though its most significant phase was the Tudor period. Here c.1535 Katherine of Berain was born, one of the most charismatic and colourful figures in Tudor Wales. A substantial heiress in her own right, her four marriages allied her to some of the most powerful North Walian families and, as a result of her numerous descendants, she has subsequently been called 'Mam Cymru' (the Mother of Wales).
Berain was originally a 16th century L-shaped two storey stone building, with attic, slate roof and brick stacks. The hall, with an arch-braced roof, forms the wing to the main block, which has a three window front.
There are stone slits, panelling, and a 17th century staircase. The building is now 2 tenements.
(source Os495card; SJ06NW19)
Cadw listed buildings database/
J.Wiles 08.10.02
