Related to my love of the unexplained and ancient architecture, I have an intense interest in medieval castles, particularly those found in Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland.
Many of these fortresses were the locations of battles, tragic stories, and untimely deaths. Some have even been claimed to be 'haunted' with restless 'spirits' of deceased inhabitants and invaders of these buildings.
A few of the more well-known castles with supposed ghostly sightings are; (in Wales), Boverton, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Conwy, and Roch; (in England), Arundel, Barry Pomeroy, Bramber, Cadbury, Corfe, Dover, Featherstonehaugh, Herstmonceaux, Hever, Hurst, Lowther, Muncaster, Pengersick, Okehampton, Rochester, Scotney, Sherborne Old, Tower Of London, Verdley, Wardour, and Windsor; (in Scotland), Aldourie, Barcaldine, Dunrobin, Duntrune, Glamis and Hermitage; (in Ireland), Ballygally, Charleville, Glin, Kinnitty, Leap and Ross.
I've purchased a few books with amazing castle photos, and I'm always looking for others to add to my library. Thanks to Marilla R. in England for a few new additions to my library, to Dave B. for the neat castle coasters from Scotland, to Maya S. for the postcards, and John S. for the books & calendar. |