Adelina Patti Hospital
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Adelina Patti Hospital | |
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Established | 1921 |
Opened | 1922 |
Closed | 1959 |
Current Status | Preserved |
Building Style | Single Building |
Location | Swansea Valley, Powys |
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History[edit]
The castle and the grounds were sold to the Welsh National Memorial Trust for £11,000 in March 1921, and it was called the ‘Adelina Patti’ Hospital at the request of the Baron. It functioned as a chest hospital and many were nursed back to health during this period until the scourge of tuberculosis was conquered. In its latter years, the patients were mainly elderly and infirm. The castle finally closed as a hospital on the 31st March 1986 after the transfer of remaining patients to the new Community Hospital at Ystradgynlais. The Welsh Office maintained Craig-y-nos Castle and its unique theatre until it was sold into private ownership.