Jan 7, 2008

HAUNTED CASTLES

WINDSOR CASTLE


Windsor Castle is without doubt one of the most spectacular castles in Britain, if not the world. the Castle has been a Royal residence since the reign of William I(1066-1087).Since that time the Castle has been embroiled in legends of suicide, witchcraft and demonic ghosts: particularly the demonic horned being said to bring death and disease to those who are unfortunate enough to see it.

One of the most famous ghosts reported at the Castle is that of King Henry VIII. Guests at the castle have reported hearing the late kings footsteps along the long hallways of the Castle. Some have even claimed to hear his moans and groans!


The list of ghosts reported at the Castle is endless: King Charles I, has been seen in the Castles library and the canon's house, and although he was beheaded, he is seen as a whole person. King George III who for many years suffered at the hands of mental illness, is seen in the windows directly below the Royal library.

This was the place that the King was kept for many years due to his illness, venturing out on rare occasions. the Duke of Buckingham, Sir George Villiers, is said to haunt one of the Castles bedrooms, and the Castles long walk is said to be haunted by numerous ghosts, including that of a soldier whom while on guard duty, is said to have committed suicide after he saw statues in the Castle moving on their own. He shot himself!

by www.thesupernaturalworld.co.uk

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