Victorian doctor's surgery restored after 50 years abandoned

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

Plas Alltran, a Grade II-listed former doctor's surgery in Holyhead that sat empty for more than 50 years, has been restored and converted into social housing.

Plas Alltran, a Victorian building in Holyhead, has been restored after sitting derelict for more than 50 years. The Grade II-listed property was built between 1890 and 1891 as part of a project to redevelop the Blackbridge neighbourhood. It is believed to have been commissioned by Jane Henrietta Adeane, a philanthropist who wanted to improve healthcare provision in the area.

The building operated as a doctor's surgery until 1900, when the doctor died. By the 1970s it had been completely abandoned and remained empty for decades. In 2020, it featured among the Victorian Society's list of the UK's 10 most endangered buildings.

Following its appearance on the endangered buildings list, Anglesey Council purchased Plas Alltran. The restoration was carried out by north-west conservation specialists Recclesia. The scheme preserved original features including external walls and slate tiles, while lost or damaged elements such as door mouldings and stair spindles were carefully recorded and replicated in line with Cadw guidance.

The building has been converted into four one-bedroom low-carbon apartments as part of an affordable social housing scheme, meeting modern environmental standards while maintaining its historical character.

How it is being reported

• Former Grade II-listed doctor surgery that sat abandoned for 50 years given new lifeFind out the story behind Plas Alltran in Holyhead, a former Grade II-listed doctor's surgery that was restored after being left abandoned for 50 years.North Wales Chronicle · 31 Oct, 05:00
• Former Grade II-listed doctor surgery that sat abandoned for 50 years given new lifeFind out the story behind Plas Alltran in Holyhead, a former Grade II-listed doctor's surgery that was restored after being left abandoned for 50 years.North Wales Pioneer · 31 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Plas Alltran · Holyhead · Jane Henrietta Adeane · Anglesey Council · Recclesia · Victorian Society

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