Left to crumble in the elements or be swallowed up by nature, these buildings were once grand, regal symbols of wealth and power. Steeped in history, all around Wales are these places which once held such prestige and admiration from all quarters. But since the last person left and shut the door for the last time, they have decayed and crumbled.
Now portals to the past, or shells with potential for a new future, they remain hidden amidst the trees, behind imposing rusted gates or in lonely corners of forgotten fields - until, that is, someone happens to stumble across them again. Here, we've taken a closer look at some of the amazing old buildings across Wales - some still with unimaginable potential if the right minds were to come together. Baron Hill Originally built in 1618 for the Bulkeley family - one of the most powerful dynasties in north Wales - it was remodelled into the Neo-Palladian style in 1776 by the architect Samuel Wyatt for the 7th Viscount of Bulkeley, who was also the first and last Baron of Beaumaris.
It remained the family home until the 1920s, when they moved to more modest accommodation and the mansion was then used for storage. When the Second World War broke out, the Government requisitioned it and it was used as a billet for Polish soldiers. Over the years, however, the house in Beaumaris and associated outbuildings has become derelict and now stands roofless and overgrown by trees.
In 2007 multi million pound plans were revealed to turn the Grade II.
