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Many of Wales’ Most Iconic Castles and Pubs Amongst Most Haunted Locations, Research Reveals
Numerous locations in Wales, including famous castles and historic pubs, are listed as some of the most haunted places in the UK, according to research conducted by author Dr Paul Lee. His findings document over 5,500 reported hauntings throughout the country, revealing a rich tapestry of ghostly encounters.
Among the most haunted cities in Wales highlighted by Dr Lee’s research are Cardiff and Newport, each with twelve recorded haunted locations. In Cardiff, notable sites include the New Theatre, Cardiff Castle, and the Royal Infirmary, while Newport’s haunting hotspots feature the Transporter Bridge and various local pubs, including Ye Olde Murenger House and The Carpenters Arms.
At the New Theatre, reports suggest that a spectral lady haunts one of the theatre boxes, with legends varying on whether she fell or died within it. The Transporter Bridge workshop is also cited, where tools have reportedly gone missing and a bucket was said to have been thrown across a room.
Further afield, Neath Abbey is included on the map of haunted locations, with a phantom monk reportedly observed walking from the entrance to the site of the former Abbey church. Additionally, the Eagle Inn in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, is noted for sightings of a little boy in the second-floor flat above the pub.
Dr Lee’s extensive research began in 2015 and has been a decade-long endeavour, involving interviews with witnesses and thorough investigations at numerous sites. He has compiled this data into an interactive map, allowing individuals to explore reported hauntings in their vicinity.
While Dr Lee acknowledges that some reports may be hoaxes or urban legends, he emphasises the importance of the collected stories, many of which have been corroborated through extensive archival research.
In addition to his findings on haunted locations, Dr Lee has authored several volumes, including the UK Haunted Hospitality series, which delves into the history of over 2,000 haunted pubs, hotels, and eateries across the UK. More information about his research can be found on his website: www.paullee.com/ghosts.
