Croft Castle: The ghost of the Welsh Prince
Discover how the tall medieval knight of Owain Glynd诺r is said to roam the castle tower hundreds of years after his death, the date and location of which remains in dispute.
Discover how the tall medieval knight of Owain Glynd诺r is said to roam the castle tower hundreds of years after his death, the date and location of which remains in dispute amongst historians.
Leading a rebellion against Henry IV, Glynd诺r became the last Prince of Wales to claim the title having been born in the country, ruling Wales for a period of the 15th century.
However, by the time of 1415, his rule was diminishing and he was spending more and more time with the Croft family. They were likely comrades in arms and were aligned through family marriages.
Ian Grafton from the National Trust gives Emma Davies a tour of Croft Castle, revealing how there have been numerous sightings of a ghostly medieval figure over centuries.
Aberystwyth University's Aled Williams helps review the evidence about the potential poltergeist presence of the Welsh prince at Croft, whilst also examining if Glynd诺r could have had a final resting place in other Herefordshire landmarks, such as Kentchurch Court or Monnington Court.
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