Didn't know much about this place until very recently when I happened to stumble upon its existence. Bit of research later and I managed to find the place for a family explore (made it a part of the holiday whilst there with the other half and the younglings).
It did not disappoint.
After fighting our way through what I can only describe as Welsh jungle, we were initially met with the mauseleum, hidden in the trees and covered with ivy, like a scene straight out of tomb raider.
Continuing to hack our way, Indiana Jones style, through the undergrowth we came across the outbuildings, and then the mansion itself.
Although in ruins, the building still has an intimidating sense of granduer.
The main building itself is huge, with a column fronted entrance and decorative windows. It is easy to imagine just how grand the mansion must have looked in its in hayday, adding to the solemn and almost sad atmosphere of today.
The mansion has stood, long forgotten in the middle of dense woods for so long that nature has begun to reclaim it. With ivy and thick trees now weaving their way throughout the building, it has an eerie solitude to it.
There are still remains within, such as the cooker in the kitchen, toilets and even ornate fireplaces set within the walls.
The history reflects the solemn and sad ambience -
Originally built in 1618 by Sir Richard Bulkeley, and occupied by the Bulkeley family thereafter.
The house and its associated land, remained with the Bulkeley family until the end of the first world war.
As the family had sadly lost many members to the war, they also suffered financially due to the death tax (or inheritance tax).
In light of this, the family were forced to relocate to more humble premises elsewherre and the mansion was left, empty and cold in the middle of the woods.
Shortly after, the MOD took over the building, initially for storage and then later to house Polish soldiers during WW2.
At the end of the war, Baron Hill was once more abandonned and left for nature to reclaim.
It now stands in ruins, an eerie and somewhat sad place hidden deep in the woods; lost and forgotten and gradually being taken apart by time and the elements.
Due to the very nature of the overgrown vegitation, it is difficult to reflect the grand feel of the place and the massive scale; but I tried.
Enjoy
(might be a bit pic heavy )
[/url]Baron Hill by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Latrine by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]One small step by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Grand staircase by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Rat by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Baker's dozen by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Ground floor by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Mauseleum by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Grand entrance by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Lost in time by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Cooker by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Reclaimed by nature by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
[/url]Knob by Obi Wan 74, on Flickr[/IMG]
Hope I didn't bore you too much with all the pics, but it was hard to choose.
If you stayed awake long enough to want to see more, feel free to check out my Flickr album -
https://flic.kr/s/aHskjxZS8d
It did not disappoint.
After fighting our way through what I can only describe as Welsh jungle, we were initially met with the mauseleum, hidden in the trees and covered with ivy, like a scene straight out of tomb raider.
Continuing to hack our way, Indiana Jones style, through the undergrowth we came across the outbuildings, and then the mansion itself.
Although in ruins, the building still has an intimidating sense of granduer.
The main building itself is huge, with a column fronted entrance and decorative windows. It is easy to imagine just how grand the mansion must have looked in its in hayday, adding to the solemn and almost sad atmosphere of today.
The mansion has stood, long forgotten in the middle of dense woods for so long that nature has begun to reclaim it. With ivy and thick trees now weaving their way throughout the building, it has an eerie solitude to it.
There are still remains within, such as the cooker in the kitchen, toilets and even ornate fireplaces set within the walls.
The history reflects the solemn and sad ambience -
Originally built in 1618 by Sir Richard Bulkeley, and occupied by the Bulkeley family thereafter.
The house and its associated land, remained with the Bulkeley family until the end of the first world war.
As the family had sadly lost many members to the war, they also suffered financially due to the death tax (or inheritance tax).
In light of this, the family were forced to relocate to more humble premises elsewherre and the mansion was left, empty and cold in the middle of the woods.
Shortly after, the MOD took over the building, initially for storage and then later to house Polish soldiers during WW2.
At the end of the war, Baron Hill was once more abandonned and left for nature to reclaim.
It now stands in ruins, an eerie and somewhat sad place hidden deep in the woods; lost and forgotten and gradually being taken apart by time and the elements.
Due to the very nature of the overgrown vegitation, it is difficult to reflect the grand feel of the place and the massive scale; but I tried.
Enjoy
(might be a bit pic heavy )
Hope I didn't bore you too much with all the pics, but it was hard to choose.
If you stayed awake long enough to want to see more, feel free to check out my Flickr album -
https://flic.kr/s/aHskjxZS8d