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AN HISTORIC building that went up in flames last month was not as badly damaged as first feared.

On November 6 a fire roared through Anglesey Lodge, a grade two listed building in Anglesey Road, Gosport.

The building has stood for hundreds of years and although it has been vacant in recent times, it remains a much-loved place by locals.

Once firefighters had put the fire out, it was estimated that the building was 80 per cent destroyed.

Flames tore through Anglesey Lodge in Gosport last month. Picture: Rob Gargaro

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But leader of Gosport Borough Council, Cllr Mark Hook, says the site can likely be restored to its former glory.

‘From what I’ve heard, its not quite as badly damaged as we initially feared, and it can be repaired,’ he said.

‘That work will be down to the new owners, so they will have to be in contact with the council and Historic England to ensure it's built to the required standards.

Historic Gosport building Anglesey Lodge 'can be repaired' claims council leader