Warning: Missing argument 2 for wpdb::prepare(), called in /home/sworld/public_html/swn-content/mu-plugins/domain-mapping.php on line 511 and defined in /home/sworld/public_html/wp-includes/wp-db.php on line 990
tower | Haunted Locations
Tag Archives: tower

Shugborough Hall

Shugborough Hall is located in Great Haywood, Staffordshire in England. In 1693 the construction of Shugborough Hall had begun, replacing the earlier building which had stood there previously by William Anson. In around 1748 Williams great-grandson, Thomas Anson hired an architect named Thomas Wright to remodel and extend the hall. During the 18th century the [...]

Tutbury Castle

Tutbury Castle is located in Tutbury, Staffordshire in England. Hugh d’ Avranches was granted Tutbury in 1068. Between 1068 and 1069 Tutbury Castle was built in the form of a Motte and Bailey. In 1071 Tutbury was granted to Henry de Ferrers. The town of Tutbury was recorded in the Domesday Book as the third [...]

Chipping Norton Church

Chipping Norton Church is located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire in England. It is thought the church was founded at the beginning of the 12th century and was dedicated to St. Nicholas. Later on after 1170 it was re dedicated to St. Thomas. In the 13th century the church was rededicated again to St. Mary the [...]

Oxford Castle

Oxford Castle is located in Oxford, Oxfordshire in England. The castle was built by Robert D’Oyly who was a Norman Baron between 1071 and 1073. Robert was instructed to build the castle by William 1st who wanted a castle to dominate the town and although it existed at the time, Oxford Castle was not mentioned [...]

Clifton Hall

Clifton Hall is located in Holgate, Nottingham in England. The original hall was built during the 11th century and was mentioned in the domesday book. The hall was originally built as a tower house designed to be used for defence and residence. In 1632 Charles 1st stayed at Clifton Hall as a guest of the [...]

The London Dungeon

The London Dungeon is located in City of London, Greater London in England. The London Dungeon was opened in 1974. Originally it was meant to be a museum of the horrible history of London but later on actors were used to make the experience more interactive. Scenes inside the dungeon include: Labyrinth of the Lost (a [...]

Metheringham Airfield

Metheringham Airfield is located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire in England. Around 600 acres of farmland and woodland were cleared in 1942 to make room to build the airfield which opened in 1943. The airfield was used throughout World War 2 and closed in 1946 after the war had ended. Today one of the original buildings left [...]

Hereford Cathedral

Hereford Cathedral is located in Hereford, Herefordshire in England. The Cathedral was built around the year 676. In 794 the young King of Angles, Ethelbert arrived in Mercia and wanted to marry King Offa’s daughter. Ethelbert was the murdered by order of either King Offa or Offa’s wife the Queen. Ethelbert was later Canonised. Saint [...]

Hellens Manor

Hellens Manor is located in Ledbury, Herefordshire in England. During the late 11th century the de Balun family were granted with Hellens Manor by King John. Originally the Manor belonged to the Monks who were brought to Ledbury from Carmeilles by William the Conqueror to educate the locals. Walter de Balun gained possession of Hellens [...]

Moresby Hall

Moresby Hall is located in Parton, Cumbria in England. Moresby Hall was built using a spiral staircase believed to be from a stone pele tower which once stood on the site where the hall is now. Next door to Moresby Hall is a church which was once the site of a Roman Fort. During the [...]