Beechworth Asylum, once known as, Mayday Hills Psychiatric Hospital is a decommissioned ‘lunatic’ Asylum nestled on the outskirts of the rural Victorian town of Beechworth. The 200-acre site was chosen based on the belief that its altitude held the power to purify patients of their ailments. Beechworth Asylum was established in 1867 under Superintendent Thomas Dick. Over its 128-year existence, this ominous institution swelled to its peak, housing a total of 1,200 patients, alongside a […]
Shepton Mallet Prison stands as a monument to over three centuries of history in Somerset, England and is one of the oldest prisons in the U.K. Also known as Cornhill, this formidable structure opened its doors in 1625 as a correctional facility and quickly became notorious for its grim conditions, where men, women and even children were held captive together, often succumbing to illness. Despite early disrepair, the prison evolved through the centuries, marked by […]
Nestled in the serene Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York, Hinsdale House is located at 3830 McMahon Road and stands as a beacon of haunted intrigue. This unassuming white wood-frame structure, built in the mid-1800s, is steeped in mystery and is believed to be situated on the site of a Native American massacre dating back to 1799. The land itself and the surrounding woods are said to be extremely haunted. The house became infamous in […]
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
The Historic Bell Witch Cave, nestled in a secluded area in Adams, Tennessee, holds a chilling tale that dates back to 1817. John Bell, along with his wife Lucy and their children, made the move to Tennessee in 1804, purchasing 320 acres of farmland along Red River. The summer of 1817 brought forth a series of inexplicable events for the Bell family, starting with sightings of peculiar animals lurking on their farm. Subsequently, eerie sounds […]