P-04-365
Protect buildings of note on the Mid Wales Hospital
site
Petition wording:
We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh
Government to list or otherwise protect buildings of note on the
former Mid Wales Hospital site. Unlisted but in the Conservation
Area they are an invaluable part of the architectural and social
heritage of Talgarth.
Supporting
information:
The Brecon and Radnor County Asylum had a Grand Opening in 1903.
The souvenir booklet describes how ’thousands of people were
present and every nook and corner of the huge building was
inspected.’ Altogether the establishment was a wonder of its
time. It is now in an appalling state of decay but this important
example of an early Edwardian asylum of the compact arrow echelon
style, designed by Giles, Gough and Trollope, noted by Pevsner and
on SAVE Britain’s’ Heritage, Buildings at Risk
register, is thoroughly worthy of conservation. Situated
approximately half a mile from Talgarth in outstandingly beautiful
countryside within the Brecon Beacons National Park, and Talgarth
Conservation Area, it has a special relationship with Talgarth.
Loss of any of the original/notable buildings would be an
unacceptable loss of Talgarth’s heritage assets.
Petition raised by: John Tushingham
Date petition first considered by Committee: 28 February 2012
Number of signatures:206