Penpont

John Preston Neale (1780–1847) achieved lasting recognition with his major publication 'Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen, in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland', issued in multiple volumes between 1818 and 1823. This elegant small sketch by Neale relates to his entry in volume 5 on the Penpont Estate in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons):

'Pen Pont is pleasantly and romantically situated at the distance of five miles from the town of Brecon in the beautiful vale of Usk, upon the road to Carmarthen about midway between Trecastle and Brecon. The house stands upon a gentle elevation at a short distance from the river, which with its bridge are shewn in our view… The situation of Pen Pont commands all the beauties of the romantic scenery amid which it is placed.'