For Thai people who are into spirituality and fortune-telling, it's a must to have some ghost stories to read for fun in their free time. Besides taking a break from other things and focusing on adrenaline-pumping tales, it also helps clear your mind and prepare you to face the heavy workload of studying. So today, Peyton & Charmed will present 5 of the most haunted places in the UK.
📍 1. Aston Hall, West Midlands
This grand mansion, built entirely of red brick in 1630 🧱, is said to be haunted. Its first resident, Sir Thomas Holte, was accused of murdering his cook and imprisoning his own daughter for 16 years until she died. It is rumored that the daughter's spirit remains here, along with the spirits of servants and a woman in green believed to be the housekeeper 👕.
📍 2. Pendle Hill, Lancashire
Pendle Hill is notorious for its dark history in 1612 when 10 locals were beheaded after being convicted of witchcraft 🧙🏻. People believe that the spirits of those who died still inhabit this place ⛰️, and those who pass by the hill have reported seeing the ghosts of the deceased.
📍 3. Skirrid Mountain Inn, Monmouthshire
This old pub 🍺 that also serves as a hotel is famous for mysterious noises like slamming doors, heavy footsteps, and whistling 👄. Legend has it that this place was once used as a court, and hundreds of defendants died within the hotel.
📍 4. Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon
This large castle built in the 15th century 🏰 is another classic haunted location that people often talk about, with stories of hearing screams and feeling chills whenever entering the castle. There are also reports of scratches and bruises appearing on people's bodies after leaving the castle 🩹. All of this is believed to be caused by the spirit of Lady Margaret Pomeroy, who was left to starve to death in the castle's dungeon.
📍 5. Whitby Abbey, Yorkshire
When talking about ghosts in the UK, you can't leave out a place like Whitby. Whitby Abbey is rumored to be the home of the ghost of a young nun who was buried alive in a brick wall after breaking her vows 🙏🏻. There have also been sightings of a hearse accompanied by headless horses and a headless driver near St Mary's Church 🐎.
What do you think of the 5 haunted places in the UK that we've presented today? Besides being chilling and adrenaline-pumping, each story is also interesting enough to make you want to see the real place with your own eyes, right? And for students who want to read more stories like this, you can let Peyton & Charmed know. We'll find more to share with you regularly!
