Alun
Pugh - Annual Report 2005
Hafodunos Hall by Alun Pugh, Culture Minister for Wales
"Hafodunos Hall, Llangernyw
and Nant Clwyd House, Ruthin are two extremely important grade 1 listed
historic buildings in the constituency. Hafodunos is in private ownership
and has been empty for many years. An arson attack in October last year
severely damaged the house but a report indicates that, subject to certain
works to safeguard loose materials and to stabilise the structure, there
is no need for demolition.The owner’s contractor has agreed with
the local authority that he will carry out this work.
…….It is not always possible to find a new use for large
historic buildings, particularly when severely damaged such as Hafodunos.
I hope that a way forward can be found for the building. If a viable
scheme can be found the Assembly is always pleased to consider applications
for historic repairs. Since the last election, grants of £3.5
million have been made for important historic buildings. I was pleased
to launch Mark Baker’s new book: Hafodunos Hall – Triumph
of the Martyr. I read my book with great interest and must congratulate
Mark on his accomplishment of a thoroughly researched historical book."
Courtesy of Alun Pugh AM