Work is finally moving forward to protect one of Morriston’s most recognisable – and long-neglected – buildings.
The Grade II-listed Danbert House, a striking Victorian townhouse on Morfydd Street, has stood empty for decades – but now fresh efforts are underway to safeguard what remains.
Backed by funding from Swansea Council and the Welsh Government, the next phase of work is focusing on understanding the building’s true condition.
Scaffolding has now been installed both inside and out, allowing specialists safe access to carry out a detailed historic survey of the structure.
Despite its deteriorated state, Danbert House remains a well-known local landmark, originally built in the 1880s for tinplate manufacturer Daniel Edwards and named after his ‘Danbert’ brand.
The building is privately owned, and the current owner is working to create a full and accurate record of its condition. This will be submitted to the Royal Commission to guide any future restoration in line with official heritage requirements.
Councillor David Hopkins said the progress marks an important step forward.
He said: “Danbert House is a well-known Morriston landmark and an important part of the area’s heritage.
“While it has sadly been in a derelict state for many years, it’s encouraging to see positive progress being made.
“These grants will help enable the specialist access and surveys needed to fully understand the building’s condition and plan the next stages of safeguarding and restoration.”
Funding for the work has come through the council’s Economic Stimulus Fund alongside the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme.
While there’s still a long road ahead, the latest developments raise fresh hopes that the historic building could one day be brought back into use.
