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. […]
Opened as a workhouse in 1839, Bron Y Garth was to accumulate a history so dark and traumatic, many claim it to be one of the most haunted places in Wales. This institution was originally built to hold 150 individuals, providing the poor, destitute and homeless with lodging in return for laborious work. The terrible and harsh living conditions of the workhouse were the final resort for so many and it wouldn’t take long for […]
Craig Y Nos Castle is claimed to be one of the most haunted buildings in Wales. It has sat in the picturesque countryside, a striking gothic building, since it was built in 1842. Though a beautiful sight to behold, the mansion does have a dark past and one that is riddled with ghostly legend. Originally built by Captain Powell, a wartime surgeon, the home was said to be cursed from its beginning. Soon after the […]
Wales encompasses one of the most charming areas of the United Kingdom. Vast, green countryside stretches for miles, while historic buildings are littered across the landscape. Many of these aged buildings are considered to be haunted, which seems appropriate considering the historic events that have played out in Wales. So, here is where you can find the 5 most haunted places in Wales. The first of these haunted destinations is a small ruin known as […]
A historic pub that at first glance, doesn’t look out of the ordinary, rests peacefully in the countryside of Wales. Known as the Prince of Wales Inn, locals will tell you that there is a lot more to this building than first meets the eye. The long history surrounding the pub has given rise to a number of ghost stories and many people consider this to be one of the most haunted places in Wales. […]
Denbigh Castle is a historic place in the North of Wales, steeped in legend and thought to be extremely haunted. Denbigh Castle and its fortified town walls were built in 1282 following the conquest of Wales by King Edward I. Today the crumbling stone structure still exists and modern properties line the perimeter of its town wall. Denbigh Castle is the scene of many ghost stories that continue to be told, prevailing to this day. […]
Abergavenny, South Wales, Wales
Wales’ oldest inn rests in a peaceful little country town, surrounded by green pastures and framed by the looming Skirrid Mountain. At first glance the inn looks quaint and proper. Patrons fill the indoor and outdoor seating areas, enjoying their lunch and having a few drinks. The Skirrid Inn has a much darker side that becomes apparent after looking closely inside the pub. The staircase leading up to the upper floors and the inn’s rooms […]