Ghost-Scarred Castles in England

Shropshire "owns" many destinations where ghosts and unexplained supernatural phenomena have appeared. Therefore, this place has been voted by many tourists as the scariest or most terrifying destination in England.

Shrewbury Castle

Locals often tell visitors about an evil ghost named Bloody Jack - who has haunted this historic castle since the 12th century. Jack is known as a serial killer whose victims include at least 8 young women.

Cannock Chase Forest

Cannock Chase Forest is a destination with scary stories. Locals believe that this ancient forest is haunted by black-eyed girls since the 19th century. They are described as short girls with black, cold, soulless eyes. Many visitors to the forest said that they have encountered these girls. Some have also encountered the ghost of a skinny man.

White Ladies Priory

About 13 km from Wolverhampton is the ruins of an old monastery whose builders are still unknown. It is called White Ladies Priory after the white-robed nuns. Visitors to this eerie area often report hearing prayers and sometimes seeing white-robed nuns lurking in the crumbling walls.

Condover Hall, Shrewsbury
Condover Hall is a large mansion, built in the Anglo-Saxon period. Today, it is a museum on the outskirts of the village of Condover. Legend has it that a bloody handprint of Lord Knyvett, the owner of the house, was seen on the wall of the stairs leading to the basement. Many sources say that he was stabbed at the top of the stairs by his butler. The butler was later sentenced to death but always claimed innocence. The bloody fingerprint is said to appear no matter how much it is cleaned, and people were forced to remove the brick with the fingerprint.

Ludlow Castle

The castle’s most famous ghost is Marion La Bruyere. Many visitors have seen her walking around the castle. If you visit on the anniversary of Marion’s death, you may even hear her screaming.

Prince Rupert Hotel

This is the most haunted hotel in Shrewsbury. Guests often complain of pillows disappearing, only to find them in the elevator. Others say they have seen ghosts in their photos.

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