Perched amidst the picturesque scenery in South Wales, Llancaiach Fawr embodies the vibrant legacy of the Tudor period. Constructed in 1530 by Colonel Edward Pritchard, this Tudor-style manor was strategically built on the remnants of a medieval castle. The Pritchard family, descended from Welsh royalty, wielded power and influence, with Colonel Pritchard himself playing a key role in local battles during the civil war. This manor, divided into sections for military and familial purposes, was […]
Nestled in the historic Old Chapel Yard in Carmarthenshire, Wales, Penuel Chapel stands as a tribute to centuries of religious dedication and architectural evolution. With the chapel’s origins dating back to 1757 when preacher, Stephen Davies, founded the initial chapel across the road, it gained formal recognition by the Baptist Association in 1778. As the congregation flourished, funds were raised to secure its current site in 1786, leading to a series of extensions and rebuilds. […]
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 […]
Bodmin Gaol is a formidable structure on the edge of Bodmin moor in Cornwall. It was built in 1779 by military engineer, Sir John Call and was known to hold men, women and even children. Despite starting with a low number of prisoners, overpopulation became a pressing issue by 1820, leading to much needed expansions that continued until 1850. The expansions were necessary due to the evolving classification of prisoners requiring distinct sleeping and working […]
Carson City, Nevada, United States
For 150 years, from 1862 until its closure in 2012, the Nevada State Prison located in Carson City, Nevada stood as a grim testament to a history filled with chilling tales. Ravaged by fire in 1867 and again in 1870, the prison proved its resilience by being rebuilt with quarried stone using the labor of inmates. 1871 saw a harrowing chapter unfold as 29 inmates sought freedom by force, plunging the prison into chaos. Armed […]
