Apparitions / Book Review / Haunted Hotels / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Poltergiests / Review
by Ian · Published March 11, 2014 · Last modified October 13, 2018
The history of Neath and the surrounding area dates back to Roman times, so it is little wonder that this small Welsh town is teaming with all manner of ghosts, from the long dead monks that still wander among the ruins of Neath Abbey to the voices of ghostly miners to be found deep in the mountains.
Ancient Sites / Early Christianity / Wells
by Ian · Published July 26, 2013 · Last modified January 1, 2019
St. Illtyd’s Well or the Butter Well as it is also known, can be found in a private garden near the Church of St Rhydian and St Illtyd in Llanrhidian. It acquired the name Butter Well after an event in the 12th century when milk apparently flowed from it for three hours.
The following description by Wirt Sikes of Newton Nottage’s well was published in his ‘British Goblins’ (1881). ‘At Newton Nottage, Glamorganshire, a holy well called Sanford s is so situated that the water is regulated in the well by the ocean tides.
Fairies / Folklore / Folktales / Welsh Fairies / Welsh Folktales
by Ian · Published April 23, 2012 · Last modified January 1, 2019
Wirt Sykes gave the following Glamorganshire folktale in his ‘British Goblins’ (1881). ‘On a certain farm in Glamorganshire lived Rowli Pugh, who was known far and wide for his evil luck.
Articles / Folklore / King Arthur / Legends / Merlin
by Ian · Published March 12, 2012 · Last modified November 23, 2018
These treasures are ancient magical items of Welsh tradition that are mentioned in 15th and 16th Century manuscripts. Most of the treasures are from and in ‘The North’ of the Island of Britain.
Anniversary Ghosts / Apparitions / Black Dogs / Book Review / Haunted Battlefields / Haunted Hotels / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Poltergiests / Review / Road Ghosts
by Ian · Published October 24, 2011 · Last modified October 14, 2018
The ghosts of Wales are bold and memorable, forceful in character often terrifying and sometimes even dangerous. In a new book by Richard Holland and published by The History Press you realise that Wales is a fearfully haunted place with possibly more ghosts and goblins than in England or any other country.
‘Sing Sorrow Sorrow is a chilling collection of supernatural myth and otherworldly horror stories from some of Wales’ most exciting new and established authors.
Haunted Hotels / Haunted Pubs / Haunted Wedding Venue / Hauntings
by Ian · Published June 18, 2010 · Last modified December 9, 2018
Craig-y-Nos Castle is nestled away in the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park. Once the home of famous opera singer Adelina Patti (10 February 1843 – 27 September 1919), the castle has a reputation as one of the most notorious haunted venues in the United Kingdom.
Though referred to as a castle, Margam is actually a large Grade I listed Victorian mansion built for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot for his family between 1830 and 1840. The house passed from the Talbot family when it was sold to Sir David Evans Bevan of the Vale of Neath Brewery, in 1941.
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