Mysterious Britain & Ireland

Category: Hauntings

Anniversary Ghosts / Apparitions / Buried Treasure / Hauntings / Legends

Ballyheigue Castle

Designed by Richard Morrison in 1810, Ballyheigue Castle was a grand mansion and home of the Crosbie family. Now mostly a shell, surrounded by a golf course which opened in 1996. It ha been burned down twice, once by accident in 1840 and again on 27th May 1921 as part of the troubles and the destruction of buildings linked to British Imperialism.

Apparitions / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings

The George Inn, Bathampton

The Grade II listed George Inn on Mill Lane in Bathampton dates from the mid late 17th century and is thought to be haunted by Viscount John Baptiste Du Barry who was killed on Bathampton Down on18 November 1778 during the last legal duel in Britain. His mortally wounded body is said to have been brought into The George Inn where he finally died.

Hauntings / Poltergiests

Queensway, Accrington

According to John Fahey in his article entitled ‘Spooky tales of a haunted Hyndburn’ (Accrington Observer, 30 October 2003) ‘A house in Queensway, Church, has terrified residents for years.

Apparitions / Hauntings

Hynd Brook House

According to John Fahey in an Accrington Observer article entitled ‘Spooky tales of a haunted Hyndburn’ (30 October 2003). ‘Sue Brown, manager at Hyndbrook House sheltered accommodation in Dale Street, Accrington, claims residents often see a spectre of a man dressed in a brown suit.

Hauntings / Poltergiests

Balornock Poltergeist (1974 – 1975)

The following article entitled ‘Noises in the night-and the suspect is a spirit’ was published in the Glasgow Herald on 17 January 1975.

Banging noises, terrified families……it’s all being blamed on a mischievous ghost. JOHN McKINLAY reports on the chaos in a Glasgow housing scheme which started with a weird tapping noise.

Haunted Pubs / Hauntings

The WestGate, Bath

The following paragraph from the pubs in Bath website refers to it being haunted. ‘Situated in the bustling centre not 100 metres from the famous baths, the WestGate is a lively meeting place with a twist on the traditional pub.

Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Poltergiests

The Salamander, Bath

Referred to locally as ‘The Sally’, The Salamander can be found at 3 John Street, Bath, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1736. Haunt like experiences have been reported here during this century at least, including unexplained footsteps and unaccounted for singing and talking being heard.

Black Dogs / Hauntings

Gold Hill Black Dog

There is a black dog tradition thought to be attached to Gold Hill in Batcombe, described as having a chain around its neck. The associated story suggests that the dog’s owner in life buried it in woodland nearby.