Plas Teg
Plas Teg, a Jacobean mansion in Flintshire, North Wales, is one of the most notable historic houses in the region. Renowned for its striking architecture and tales of hauntings, the house has a rich and fascinating history.
About Plas Teg
- 1610 Constructed by Sir John Trevor I, a wealthy and influential politician, near the village of Pontblyddyn in Flintshire. Sir John was a Member of Parliament, Secretary to the Council of the Marches, and later became a trusted advisor to King James I.
- 1645 Sacked twice by Roundhead troops during General Brereton's invasion of Flintshire.
- 1685 Served as a courthouse during the Monmouth Rebellion.
- 1823 Extensive restoration on the house by Charles Blayney Trevor-Roper.
- 1939-45 Used as a camp for soldiers during WWII.
- 1945 Sold to an auction company, that used the house for storage.
- 1952 Given Grade I listed status by Cadw, protecting it from the threat of demolition.
- 1986 Purchased by Cornelia Bayley for £75,000. A dedicated conservationist, she brought the house back to life, restoring much of its Jacobean grandeur.
The Restoration of Plas Teg
When Plas Teg was purchased by former antiques dealer Cornelia Bayley in 1986 it was in a state of complete disrepair.
"...the roofs has more or less gone, trees were growing through the building and birds were flying around inside. Most of the flagstones, lead, chimneypieces and panelling had been stolen, although mercifully the main doorcases survived"
With help from Cadw, Cornelia carried out major renovation works on Plas Teg, and used her years for experience in the antiques trade to furnish the Jacobean mansion and its grounds.
Most Haunted House in Wales
''These are the sort of jobs that come around once in a blue moon and are never forgotten. I was warned about the scale and nature of the task before visiting Plas Teg for the first time but it was no preparation - I was truly gob-smacked . Room after room was packed full of furniture, sculpture, ceramics and all manner of interesting curious. Some of which I have never seen the likes of before in almost a quarter of a century in the auction business. I was especially taken with the garden antiques which were truly impressive''
‘’I was called in by Ben Rogers Jones to provide a secondary assessment of the contents of Plas Teg in the autumn of 2024, as required by the legal process.
Entering the historic house was one of the most extraordinary experiences of my long career. I was stunned by the amount of ambience of the surroundings and the range of the furnishings.
Carved marble throne chairs from Hydrabad sat alongside high Style Regency furniture and carpets from the Orient. I envied the reference library and imagined how some sensitive restoration could bring these treasures back to life’’
We have been instructed by Power of Attorney to sell the contents of Plas Teg. This will include a Plas Teg Interiors auction of furniture, garden statuary and related effects.
Please note that the items have been removed from the property and viewing will take place off-site at a designated venue to be publicised soon.
Other smaller items include a massive array of ceramics will be held across various auctions with the provenance disclosed as The Cornelia Bailey Collection from the Jacobean mansion, Plas Teg.
Further details to follow. Auction dates are not confirmed yet.
Ben Rogers Jones BA (Anrh)
HYNAFOLION A CHELF GYMREIG & ARBENIGWR HEN BETHAU’R BYD CHWARAEON
