Montgomery County Infirmary Explained

Montgomery County Infirmary
Org/Group:	Powys Teaching Health Board
Map Type:	Wales Powys
Location:	Llanfair Road, Newtown
Region:	Powys
Country:	Wales
Coordinates:	52.5213°N -3.3139°W
Healthcare:	NHS Wales
Type:	Community
Founded:	1868

Montgomery County Infirmary (cy|Ysbyty Sir Drefaldwyn) is a health facility in Llanfair Road, Newtown, Powys, Wales. It is managed by the Powys Teaching Health Board.

History

The facility was established in a private house in 1868^[1] and, after a major fund-raining campaign for a new building, moved into expanded facilities in Llanfair Road in 1911.^[2] It joined the National Health Service in 1948 and subsequently evolved to become a community hospital.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Annual Report. Montgomery County Infirmary. 1926. 26 March 2020.
2. Web site: Montgomeryshire County New Building Fund. The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times. 21 June 2010. 26 March 2020.
3. Web site: Montgomeryshire County Infirmary, Newtown. National Archives. 26 March 2020.
4. Web site: Montgomeryshire Infirmary. Powys County Records. 26 March 2020.