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April
28th 2004
By Steve Bagnall of the Daily Post
A GHOSTLY North Wales mansion is set for a new lease of life as a location for block-buster films.
Plas Teg Hall, near Mold, has signed up with the North Wales Film Commission,as a venue for movie shoots.
Antique dealer and interior designer Cornelia Bayley, who owns the magnificent Jacobean hall, said she would be delighted if it was used for a movie.
"It is one of the most beautiful halls in the area and could be used for many films such as regency productions," she said.
"I have been working on the gardens for 18 years and, although
not finished, they are ready.
"We have had people saying they were going to film here in the past,
but have not turned up. Going through the North Wales
Film Commission will be much better as they check everybody."
NWFC has hundreds of locations from Wrexham to Anglesey on its books for
films. "Plas Teg has got that faded splendour about it," said
NWFC film manager Richard Coombs.
"The thing to remember is just because a location is on our books,
does not mean it will be used in a film.
"Plas Teg is a fine building and could be used for productions such
as the Dickensian period."
Ms Bayley bought the Grade 1 listed building more than 20 years ago and
has lovingly restored its original features using reclaimed materials
and period pieces. It has 10 bedrooms, a great hall, drawing room, and
impressive gallery.
It has built up a reputation as a haunted mansion, appearing in documentaries
and examined by paranormal investigators. It was the home of the infamous
17th century Judge Jeffreys, the hanging judge.
NWFC has set up a photo library of locations to entice Hollywood productions.
Recently, the most famous was Tomb Raider II starring Angelina Jolie,
who admired the North Wales scenery.
Courtesy of the Daily Post