The Real Haunted Story Of Ancient Ram Inn

Historic Watton under Edge is a tiny English hamlet around 40 minutes from Bristol, and its oldest structure, the ancient Ram Inn, is sometimes referred to be the most haunted property in Britain.

There are a lot of peculiar people who have lived there, and the property has a curious history. So it's no wonder it's considered one of the most unusual in the area. Have been several paranormal investigations. Into the ancient Ram in. The two oh, oh, eight season of most haunted was an in depth investigation that used the use of surveillance cameras to record unexplained sounds and movements.

An episode of Ghost Adventures also aired at the inn, detailing the host's interactions with. Electronic voice phenomena and other paranormal phenomena that have been reported there. The history of the ancient Ram Inn is full, with intriguing lives that it has lived. Located on the Ley Lines which lead straight to the enigmatic and ancient Stonehenge, the inn has been welcoming guests since 11:45.

However, before that. The land had been a Pagan burial. That dated back millennia. Because of this link, urban legend has it that the peculiar paranormal events recorded on the site had something to do with its interesting history.

Slave Masons and other laborers who built the adjacent. Mary's Church lived in the present day structure in 11:45. Many believe that the diversion of streams on the property surrounding the church's location unleashed the evil spirits. That had been used in local Pagan ceremonies. The residence was inhabited by a priest after the departure of the Masons and other workmen. The building later served as a public house and in.

Never the less, a newcomer purchased the inn in 1968 and made it his home. He had no intention of being involved in a paranormal investigation. In an effort to prevent its eventual demolition, John Humphreys purchased the property in the late 1960s.

This inn is supposedly 1 of England most haunted locations since he had an encounter with the ghosts on his first night there. He asserts that he was pulled from his bed across the room by demonic powers that seized his arm. Ever since then, he has discovered artifacts on the inn's premises that point to ritual sacrifices. And the worship of Dem. What is even worse?

The skeletal remains of youngsters who he suspects were stabbed with daggers have been discovered. Humphreys continue to live there despite the presence of ghosts.

He stayed at the inn to protect it, even though his family had abandoned him. Humphreys endured the Specter's return night after night for almost half a century until his passing in late 2017. It is said that the interned home is haunted by many spirits. One of the most well known is the local witch who was beheaded in the 1500s when the practice of witch hunts was at its height.

The lady sought sanctuary at the ancient Ram Inn as she evaded what may have been a trial by officially sanctioned witch hunters. She was apprehended not long after and set on fire.

Naturally, her legend will endure. The Chamber where she took refuge is now known as the Witch's Room due to the persistent belief that her ghost still lingers there. Some of the dark and terrifying tales told about the millennia Old inn include the hanging of the daughter of the prior innkeeper in the attic, exorcisms, and the ghosts of children who were ritually killed. Paranormal researchers in the just inquisitive have captured images of these spectral orbs. Strange lights have frightened, curious onlookers who are expecting to get a glimpse of the hereafter.

According to legend, the inn's most spectral room is the Bishop's room. According to urban legend, the rooms here are still inhabited by the souls of Long gone bishops. There are persistent reports of sightings of malevolent spirits, dark monks and even the souls of these bishops at this location. A Centurion from Rome has even been seen galloping past the walls on his way to harass some unassuming plumbers. .

That John Humphreys chose as his bedroom is said to be haunted by an incubus and a succubus who frighten anybody who dares to remain there overnight. The first chamber guests see is the men's kitchen, which is said to be located on a Pagan burial place and is said to be haunted by the eerie sounds of a baby crying. Even the attic has its share of ghosts.

There seems to be a heavy sense of sorrow in the air as I climb up and Crouch under the roof joists, supposedly in the early 1500s, a daughter of the previous owner was hanged in this same attic and the sounds emanating from the area are those of. Murder. Caroline Humphreys, granddaughter of John slept in the attic.

Those slumbering in the bishops room below often heard what sounded like a large object being pulled over the floor above a 7 foot tall black ghostly figure. Hostile toward males, but partial to a certain kind of woman, haunts the 18th century barn as if to defend or safeguard something inside. This foreboding figure materializes at the doorway of the barn.