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Filming for the latest Harry Potter film ( the Deathly Hallows ) took place at Freshwater West a beautiful beach in West Wales. The set was a Shell house that was built just off the beach in the sand dunes.

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Harry Potter Filming at Freshwater West (Shell House)

Filming for the latest Harry Potter film ( the Deathly Hallows ) took place at Freshwater West a beautiful beach in West Wales. The set was a Shell...

by Zachary Donohue in United Kingdom on 12/05/2009

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