Most of you will be familiar with
the haunted past of Beaumaris Gaol (Most Haunted et.al, 2007). I went on a
paranormal investigation there in 2014. But the castle is also said to be
haunted by the ghostly chants of previous occupants, a sense of being watched
and a feeling of loneliness.
Dating back to 1295, the castle
was never completed. If you subscribe to the ‘Stone Tape’ theory (where ancient
stones record and play back historical events) this is an ideal candidate for
ghostly sights and sounds.
Walking inside the castle walls
(trying to keep dry) was certainly an unsettling experience. Looking down the
long, dark corridors I expected to see a figure standing there. I didn’t but
the mind plays tricks on you. The chapel is definitely the most atmospheric
area. The acoustics are amazing and you could see how people might hear ghostly
echoes.
The only other-worldly visitor I
encountered was a sleeping bat. Luckily, I’m not scared of bats and the flash
didn’t go off when I took the picture – that could have had ‘hilarious
consequences’!
Beaumaris Castle is certainly worth
a visit. It provides an ideal location for capturing EVP’s (Electronic Voice Phenomena),
particularly in the quieter off-peak season. It’s a blank canvas where your imagination
can run wild…
You can find out more about
Beaumaris Castle here: Beaumaris Castle
My Mother used to live in one of the 2 cottages outside the castle when she was a young girl, her father used to look after the castle back in the 1950's, whenever she went back to Beaumaris when we were young she used to recall chanting and noises coming from the castle, She would never enter the castle when we visited the town, she was too scared.
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