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Join us for a fantastic evening at the famous Skirrid Inn. Alleged to be the oldest and most haunted pub in Wales it has a dark history. The Skirrid Inn is first recorded in records dated 1110, known then as the "Millbrook" alehouse it was well known for trials and hangings. These records from 1110 mention two brothers, James and John Crowther accused of sheep stealing. John ended his life at the end of the rope swinging from a beam over the stairs. It has many hauntings, those of the victims of the rope, the Price family (who are buried in the nearby churchyard), and allegedly the ghost of "Hanging Judge Jefferies" whose "clean up" campaign may have helped him to the position of Lord Chief Justice in 1683.
Since the first records, over the next eight hundred years 183 felons would meet a similar fate, dangling by the neck from a joist over the building's stairwell. Once the prisoner was pronounced dead, they would be laid upon the stone slab at the bottom of the staircase, the slab is still there today. The Skirrid Inn which doubled up as a Courthouse was the favourite and best location for judges to stay while they travelled their circuits around the country. If you travel up the staircase to what is now a bathroom you will visit the holding cell where several prisoners awaited their sentencing. Here in this tiny room prisoners were left until the time of their sentencing, if they could bare the wait. One such prisoner that haunts this small room is one that could not bare the sentencing of death by hanging and split his own throat before the judge announced sentence.
In the mid 19th century, the Inn pulled out of the execution business and has since dedicated itself to the sustenance of the living. Needless to say, with such a sinister pedigree, The Skirrid Mountain Inn can offer many a ghostly tale to chill the blood. The spirits of those executed here, often make their presences known in a rather direct and disturbing manner. Several people have felt the overwhelming sensation, of an invisible noose being slipped around their necks and have been alarmed to feel it tightening. Although, they always manage to break free from the malign grip, they bear the distinct impression of the marks of the rope for several days afterwards.
Another ghost to haunt the old and, in parts, spooky property is that of a woman, Fanny Price, who although never seen, is both felt and heard by staff as she rustles invisibly past them, her progress marked by a distinct chill in the air. Fanny Price had died of consumption in her early thirties, and was buried in the local churchyard, where she still lies today!
"Hanging" Judge Jeffreys, was the most consummate bully ever known in his profession. Even when he was sober, his violence was sufficiently frightful. But in general his reason was over-clouded and his evil passions stimulated by the fumes of his intoxication. He was responsible for the hangings of the Skirrid and is said to still make his presence known.
You have the chance to spend the night at this fabulous location and become a Paranormal Investigator for the evening where you could experience and record real paranormal activity.
The evening begins at 7.30pm where you can enjoy a spectacular 2-course meal and absorb the atmosphere of the Skirrid Inn in preparation for the upcoming activities of the evening.
During and following your meal you will be told accounts of ghostly phenomena and receive demonstrations on how to use various pieces of ghost-hunting equipment including EMF Meters, Laser Thermometers, Divination tools, eg, Dowsing Pendulums, Dowsing rods. You will then be issued ghost hunting equipment in preparation for a trip to the nearby notorious graveyard, the final resting place for many of the spirits which are frequently felt in and around the Skirrid Inn. At approximately 12pm the vigils and psychic experiments will commence.
Our experienced and qualified staff, accompanied by a Psychic medium will be present at all times to place you in situations that could spark of ghostly activity. The last half hour of the night you will be given free time to conduct your own vigils and go to the areas you feel most drawn to.
The night finishes at 3.30am with a discussion about the night’s activities and evidence collected.
Please note.
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Sleeping facilities are not available, the event involves being awake all night.
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Over 18’s only
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Tea, Coffee and Biscuits will be provided
Bookings can only be made through WOLF Research & Services – please do not contact the location, thank you
We look forward to meeting you on the Paranormal Experience!
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