U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Mentmore Towers, a stately home in Buckinghamshire, England, that served as Wayne Manor in the 2005 Batman film Batman Begins, may soon be taken from its owners if necessary repairs, including bat surveys, are not initiated, according to local council notices. The building, constructed between 1852 and 1854, currently stands in a state of significant disrepair.
Buckinghamshire Council has issued a formal listed-buildings repair notice to the estate's owners, demanding that a licensed bat ecologist conduct surveys. The owners have one month to begin the process, with further complications potentially arising if they fail to provide evidence. The property, owned by Mentmore Towers Limited since 1999, is a Grade I heritage building, requiring special attention due to its architectural and historical importance.
Buckinghamshire Council and Historic England aim to enforce weekly inspections of the repair work, with the owners required to complete three ecological surveys by August 2027.
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