Former Huddersfield Infirmary - Kirklees

Huddersfield's first infirmary was opened in 1831 to designs by architect John Oates. It was built in response to concerns about industrial accidents and funded by public donations. Originally set in landscaped gardens, its grand entrance was modelled on a Greek temple. Through later additions, its accommodation grew from 20 beds to 85 by 1885. It was last in use as a college. The roof is leaking significantly causing damage to the roof structure, walls and interior. The building has been subject to heritage crime. Its reuse forms part of a major mixed use development proposal, Trinity West.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

HUDDERSFIELD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS)

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1228645

Local Planning Authority:

Kirklees

Site Type:

Health and welfare > Hospital

Location

Building Name:

Former Huddersfield Infirmary

County:

West Yorkshire

District / Borough:

Kirklees

Parliamentary Constituency:

Huddersfield

Region:

North East and Yorkshire

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Listed Building grade II*, CA