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Ghostly Pubs of Porthcawl The Golden Coast of Southern Wales
Ghostly Pubsof Porthcawl
TheGolden Coastof Southern Wales
ContentsIntroduction 3
Nottage 4
The Rose and Crown 4
The Farmers Arms 6
The Swan 8
Porthcawl 9
The Royal Oak, John Street 10
The Salthouse on the Square 11
New Road Porthcawl 12
The General Picton 13
The Queens 14
The New Brogden 15
Newton 16
The Jolly Sailor 17
Other sites with ghostly connections 18
References 23
Acknowledgements 23
Porthcawl, on Southern Wales’ ‘Golden Coast’ is dotted with
beautiful little inns and pubs. All of them have a fascinating
heritage, including stories of ghosts and other strange
happenings.
Many of the stories take you back to distant times when
pirates sailed the seas and smugglers plied their illegal trade
off the treacherous coast. Others involve the ancient ships
captains and crews who risked their lives to bring us the
booty of the exotic east or of those in pursuit of industrial
wealth with legends that go back centuries into the distant
past.
Some inns can even claim to have had an effect on world
immigration as locals left and established new communities in
such diverse areas as Argentina, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand and the USA.
Explore the ‘Ghostly Pubs of Porthcawl’ travelling close to the
coast at ancient inns with spectacular views and mix with the
locals, whose memories and stories could fill a hundred
libraries.
Hayley Williams (writer)
Hayley Williams is a local
writer with a fascination
for the controversial
subject of ghosts, spirits
and the afterlife. Hayley
chose to investigate the
unusual occurrences on
her own doorstep and
found that her home town
of Porthcawl has quite a
reputation for ghostly apparitions and like many
other towns and villages these are
accompanied by fascinating tales and legends
as well as a colourful history. Capture the moment!
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Based on ‘The History and Haunting of Porthcawl’
By Hayley Williams
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NottageLegend suggests that Vikings
and Irish Pirates were
possibly the first inhabitants
of secluded Nottage. They
left reminders of their
dominance by leaving names
such as Tusker, the flat rock
out at sea, and Sker.
Other occupants known to
have settled in the area were
the Beaker people who are understood to have come from Europe
during the Bronze Age, the Celts from the mountains of
Switzerland, Italy and Austria, and the Romans who stayed for 400
years.
The village was once known as Y Dre Newydd yn Notais which
was mentioned in 16th century documents. At one time the village
housed five Inns. The New Moon (now a cottage opposite the
village store) was the first Inn to be established to sell ale. The
Farmers Arms followed, with the Lamb Inn (demolished in 1961
and replaced by Garden Cottage), The Swan Inn, and The Rose
and Crown Inn.
The Rose and CrownRose Cottage and Crown Cottage once occupied the site of this
charming old inn. There were some remains of the original Rose
cottage in the beer garden, although it is not clear who actually
lived there. Sadly time has now eroded them. Crown cottage,
however, was associated with the Burnell family; upstanding
citizens of the community. When the Rose and Crown was finally
established as one building, it became the last ale house to open in
the area.
The Rose and Crown is situated opposite what was once an
ancient graveyard with a chapel nearby. The old Celtic village green
was given to the community in 1983 by the owners of Nottage
Court, specifically for public use.
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The Ghosts of The Rose and CrownThe Rose and Crown has eight
rooms, and because it was and
still is a hotel and restaurant
and due to the age and history
of the building, many
unsuspecting visitors have
stated that they have
encountered ghostly
happenings while others have
suggested strange events at the dead of night as well as the
feeling of being watched.
The spirit of a little boy is known to mischievously roam
around the building, making noises and sending objects
crashing to the floor. The old clock behind the bar fell to the
floor on one occasion yet there was no one in that area.
Could this have been the little boy, or just a coincidence of
time?
The resident dog refuses to venture upstairs as a ghostly
canine is thought to roam the upper floors while the spectral
image of a person with piercing eyes has been seen staring
out of an upstairs window at the dead of night.
The cellar also seems to attract ghostly activity, with objects
vanishing and later being found in different places. A past
employee reported seeing the image of a lady wearing an
apron and sporting her hair in a tight bun. The Rose and
Crown does seem to live up to its reputation as a magnet for
ghosts.
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The Rose and CrownNottage Cottage
The Farmers Arms No one knows for sure, when
this quaint old public house
was actually built, but it has
been suggested that the first
part could date as far back as
the 18th century. The second
part containing the lounge
area was erected during the
19th century. It was so
named due to the local
agricultural community.
The New Moon was the first Inn to be built in the centre of
Nottage, but this is now just a distant memory, leaving the Grade II
listed Farmers Arms to claim the title of the oldest surviving public
house left in the village.
The inn retains its original outward look and still displays many
traditional features inside. The restaurant for example was once a
two tiered hay barn, and the bar was in a small semi-circular area
confined to the far corner on the right-hand side of the room.
The lounge area was constructed in the 19th century and was
listed as one of many conference places for the local council in a
document from 1843. This was because the Chapel Vestry had no
other base for meetings to take place.
The Ghosts of the Farmers ArmsAs the oldest pub in Nottage, it therefore comes as no surprise to
find that the Farmers Arms plays host to a number of customers of
the ghostly kind!
The image of a man wearing a cap has been seen regularly sitting
on a stool in the far corner of the bar. His ghostly image seems to
enjoy drinking his ale from a pewter-type tankard, unaware of the
modern activity around him. A black dog with a limp seems happy
to accompany his master. A man wearing a tall black hat has also
been seen and heard in the bar area.
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The eerie sound of a
woman shouting has
been distinctly heard in
the kitchen section while
kitchen utensils have a
habit of mysteriously
moving by themselves
later turning up
elsewhere, and
plunging staff into
confusion.
One of the past
landlords became
aware of an invisible
presence as he noticed that objects from the bar would move
in mysterious ways after closing time and glasses were thrown
off the shelves. Since he introduced his own system of saying
‘goodnight’ to this unseen guest, this problem was rectified.
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The Farmers Arms
The SwanThe Swan was originally split
into two separate sections
and dates back to the 19th
century. Customers would be
compelled to walk outdoors
and back in again to the
lounge area to visit the toilets.
Today, the building is one,
and its characteristics still
display the beauty of its
original design, with
its interior walls exposing its distant past.
It was built in the garden of an old cottage as a beer retailing
premises. But, whether it was named after the local Swan family,
who owned a great proportion of the local land or after the graceful
swan itself, is unclear.
The Ghosts of The SwanThe Swan seems to be a haven for ghosts! Members of the staff
have often reported the feeling of 'never being alone', even when
the building is empty. The distinct noise of someone walking around
in the upper living quarters and descending down wooden stairs
has also been heard, only to discover that no physical body is
present.
A lady wearing a black dress has been seen walking through the
bar area and into the ladies toilets, only to vanish into thin air. The
ladies toilets has always been known to harbour cold spots and the
toilets have even been known to flush on their own accord!
The staff have also stated that they have been touched on the
shoulder in the cellar yet nobody else is present. Past landlords
have also alarmingly discovered that items have been moved
around overnight.
The outside window above the ladies toilet is false, as there is no
room beyond it. Yet a lady's face has been seen peering out from
behind the empty window. Despite its ghostly visitors it comes as
no surprise that the Swan is still a popular public house.
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PorthcawlPorthcawl is a modern seaside
town neatly sandwiched
between the big cities of Cardiff
and Swansea. The name
Porthcawl dates back as far as
1628 from a survey of
Pembroke Manor, and was
originally called Port Call. It
was mainly developed during
the Victorian era as a town
which had previously been
occupied by agricultural industries. In 1825, an Act of
Parliament referred to the area as Pwll Cawl Bay.
James and Mary Caroline Brogden were responsible for most
of the buildings throughout Porthcawl, and they left reminders
of their presence in the street names. Mary Street was
associated with Mary Caroline, and John Street was named
after James’ father John, who was the head of the family firm,
John Brogden & Sons of Sale (Manchester). Although many
have sadly been demolished in the name of ‘progress’, some
of the original features of these elegant buildings are still
visible throughout John Street today.
During the Victorian era, Porthcawl became a popular
destination for visitors for coastline and beaches. This opened
the way for hotels, Inns and lodging houses to be erected to
cater for the demand.
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The Swan James Brogden
Porthcawl Promenade
The Royal OakJohn StreetThe Royal Oak is first mentioned in
a survey by Sir Cyril Fox in 1846.
In it he states that the building
was a Beer House owned and
occupied by John Williams who
lived in the building until his
death in 1878 at the age of 95,
being the oldest person in
the parish.
The inn has altered in appearance over the years, as like The
Swan, the bar area and lounge were originally separate rooms,
with no linking archway. The large lounge was originally smaller in
size, but was extended to accommodate an increasing number of
customers. The slates on the roof indicate the length of the added
space.
The original door leading into the bar faced outwards onto South
Road, and not where it is today. Behind the fireplace is a stone
staircase which was once visible in the bar area.
The Ghosts of The Royal OakWith such a substantial history it comes as no surprise that the
Royal Oak also has a list of ghostly happenings.
The figure of a lady wearing black has been seen in the lounge on
a number of occasions, only to disappear into thin air.
The bar area is also known to have sudden cold spots, and visitors
have reported the feeling of a person standing behind them, only to
find that nobody is actually there.
Staff have been puzzled by an eerie atmosphere during the
stillness of the night when customers have left. With its ghostly
visitors and unnatural temperature changes, it seems that the Royal
Oak holds many mysteries.
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The Salthouse onThe SquareThe Salthouse on the Square
was originally called The Ship
and Castle and is first
mentioned on a tithe map of
1846. However, the stonework
in the cellar suggests that it
dates back to an earlier time.
Its structure, along with its
name, has altered throughout
the years with extensions built
to accommodate more modern needs. It had a decorative and
unusual bar which was once a small boat transported from
Devon and painted in vibrant colours to resemble a lifeboat. It
changed its name to the Lifeboat Inn in August 1989.
In the old Cellar are the remains of a smuggler’s tunnel used
to transport small barrels of brandy from ships docking in the
nearby harbour. Some of the tunnel collapsed when
foundations were dug out during the construction of the
neighbouring Holiday Home. A circular iron hook was still
embedded in the wall of the old cellar which could indicate
the use of ropes to haul in the loot.
The Ghosts of The Salthouse on the SquareThe Salthouse on the Square has witnessed history in the
making as it was built close to the town’s busy harbour.
The ghostly image of a man with a beard has been seen in
the bar area during the dead of night, accompanied by strange
sounds and the eerie sound of footsteps has been heard from
the stairs and above floors after closing time, when nobody is
actually there.
The forlorn figure of a sailor has been witnessed crouching in
the corner of the old cellar and a small boy with torn clothing
and a dirty complexion has been seen standing beside the
wall by the main bar.
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The Salthouse On The Square
New Road PorthcawlNew Road was constructed in 1862 and by the end of the 19th
century accommodated eleven public houses: the Carpenters
Arms which became a florist shop, the Masons Arms which was
once a shop then later a Post Office, the White Lion which
adjoined the shop, the Greyhound on the corner of Mackworth
Road which stood empty for many years before being converted
into a cottage, the Mackworth Inn which became a cottage, the
Brogden Hotel, Albion Inn which is now called Albion Cottage, the
Queens Hotel, the General Picton and The Prince of Wales.
The General PictonThe General Picton was named
after the Welsh Lieutenant
General Sir Thomas Picton of
Pembrokeshire and is situated
opposite Griffin Park. Its origins
can be traced back to 1864
when Mr. Brogden developed
the northern side of New Road
and converted a farm into an
ale house which then opened
in 1869.
The ‘Picton’ was transformed over the
years and in 1929, petrol pumps were introduced in the car park
so that customers could refuel their vehicles. The General Picton
became a popular ‘watering hole’ for visitors to the town, including
the Director of the famous food company, Heinz. He was an
American millionaire called Dennis Phillips who frequently stayed
at the Seabank Hotel on the promenade, but spent much of his
time socialising in the General Picton. He loved the place so
much that when he died he had arranged for his ashes to be
buried under a blackcurrant bush at the rear of the pub.
During the war, Porthcawl’s first indoor bowling green which
opened in 1938 at the Picton, became a vital distraction for Allied
for troops, who were billeted here, camping out
on the green.
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The Ghosts of TheGeneral PictonLike many of the pubs in this
ancient town, there are stories
of ghostly visions. A Little girl
in Victorian dress has been
seen in the ladies toilets. She
came through the wall only to
vanish again through another
wall. Her hair was long and
tangled, and her face was
expressionless.
The image of a man wearing a Stetson hat has been seen on
a few occasions standing in the back room of the pub. He
was dressed in old fashioned clothing and gazes at
customers with a pleasant look on his face before
mysteriously disappearing.
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The General Picton
General Picton
The Queens HotelThe Queens Hotel was built and
completed around 1869 and was
once used as a changing facility
for the players of Porthcawl
Rugby Club. The Landlord, was
responsible for buying and
distributing the rugby shirts for
the team as well as providing
two rooms with zinc baths for
the players to change after
each match.
The Royal Body Guards to the exiled Dutch Queen Wilhelmina,
who wore distinct navy and white uniforms, visited the Queens
Hotel during World War II. The 1950’s film star, David Niven a
lieutenant-colonel at that time visited the Queens Hotel too.
With its colourful mixture of past visitors, the Queens still proudly
provides a service within the community of Porthcawl.
The Ghosts of the Queens HotelNaturally the Queens also has its fair share of strange events.
Footsteps have been heard on a regular basis, parading up and
down the staircase and a lady, dressed in Victorian clothing, has
been spotted towards the back of the hotel.
A man with white hair has been seen sitting at the bar in the back
room enjoying a pint of beer and a man wearing a black bowler hat
who was the owner of a nearby shop sits in the corner of the bar
area. He seems to be uttering the word “Thoms”.
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The Brogden HotelThe Brogden Hotel was built by
1876 on the northern side of
New Road. Early owners
were William Jones who lived
in the building, followed by Ann
Rees who took over during the
1880s. She died on the
premises in September 1886.
David Jones is recognized as
the publican on the 1891
census, with Margaret Ann Vaughan in 1895 and by 1906,
John Preece was living there although Rees Jenkins is also
named as the building’s owner between 1906 and 1920 when
Edward Arthur Mayo took over the establishment.
The Ghosts of the Brogden HotelWith such a diverse history of ownership, the Brogden retains
a chequered and colourful past.
A good natured lady has been seen around the area of the
mirror and clock and the image of Mary Brogden herself has
been seen at the foot of the stairs and around the same
mirror. She seems to particularly like to make her presence
known during any party time.
Electrical equipment within the Brogden has also been known
to spring into action for no apparent reason, especially
around the time of last orders. Light bulbs have also been
known to explode around this time of night for no apparent
reason.
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The Brogden Hotel
NewtonAt the other extreme of the town is the ancient village of Newton
which was the areas first and natural port discovered by the
Romans. It was this closeness to the sea that made it a major
smuggler’s haunt.
Newton dates back to Norman times and was an active creek by
1501 and a port by 1601, when two tons of iron were transported
from Newton to Somerset on a vessel called Trynitite of Aberthaw.
The port also attracted smugglers, who offloaded their cargo at
Newton Weir.
The Churchyard contains the remains of people who drowned in
tragic accidents by falling prey to the treacherous waters of
Newton Point. An outbreak of cholera began to circulate
throughout Newton in 1866 due to the poor sanitation of the area.
This unfortunately spread rapidly throughout Porthcawl, causing
many deaths.
The Jolly SailorIn 1818, the Jolly Sailor became
Newton’s first licensed premises as
a brew house. The establishment
instantly became the smugglers
headquarters and as the Lords of
the Manors had dealings with
them by exacting dues on cargos
brought from Newton Weir this
illegal trade was ignored.
The smugglers are thought to
have dug a tunnel from Newton Port which travelled under the
local Church and directly into the Jolly Sailor’s cellar. When the
pub underwent renovations, in more recent times, the entrance to
the tunnel was discovered, although never opened. It now lies
hidden behind a brick wall, longing to be explored. The second
part to the lounge area was once a cottage, which was purchased
in later years and added to the public house creating the pub that
we know today.
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The Ghosts of theJolly SailorThe Jolly Sailor has been
associated with ghostly activity
for many years.
A burly sailor with rosy cheeks
and a wide grin has been seen
in the lounge area. He appears
to be holding a drink, which
could cause bewildered
witnesses to retreat at pace
from the premises.
A distressed lady holding a baby has been seen on a number
of occasions in the corner of the room while the spooky vision
of a lady has been seen rushing at speed through the lounge,
only to disappear at the blink of an eye.
From the cellar of the Jolly Sailor have been heard the
distinct sound of rolling barrels reported by both past and
present staff along with unexplained drafts of cold air creating
an eerie atmosphere.
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The Jolly Sailor
St Johns Church
Other Interesting Ghostlysites in and around Porthcawl
Moor LaneThis peaceful lane accommodates some notable landmarks which
add to its fascinating history which has been documented on maps
since the 16th century. There are however, legends that clearly
refer to its earlier times of significance. A section of Nottage Court
wall pours curiosity over the lane’s original path, as it is directly in
line with the Lane, speculating that it was once part of the property.
The wall was then divided to allow horse drawn vehicles of the
Dyffryn-Llynfi tramway access to transport coal and iron to PWLL
CAWL BAY.
Nottage HaltBuilt in 1897, this was once a sub-station to the main Porthcawl
train station and was nicknamed ‘Golfer’s Halt’ due to the golfers
that would leave the train and use horse-drawn carriages to reach
one of the many courses along the coast.
The Porthcawl train line was discontinued in 1964 resulting in the
Halt and its track being demolished. However, some track is still
vaguely visible throughout various parts of Nottage, and the
remains of Nottage Halt platform can also be seen on the left hand
side towards the main entrance of Moor Lane.
The loneliness of this platform paints an empty picture of a once
popular sub-station and adds to the ghostly speculation of the
area. The noise of an invisible steam train travelling to the seaside
town can still be heard chuffing to a halt at its evaporated
destination. It is considered to be quite lucky to hear the ghost
trains travelling along this awesome lane. One person alarmingly
caught a glimpse of the train travelling along its imaginary railway
line before it disappeared into thin air.
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St. David’s WellSaint David’s Well (Ffynnon
Dewi in Welsh) takes its name
from our Patron Saint, who is
rumoured to have visited the
site in the 6th Century.
It is said that he drank some
water from the well, and
declared it to be of sacred
ground, proclaiming that the
water had important healing
powers. The well gets its name from the ancient dell of
Dewiscombe (David’s valley) mentioned in a 12th Century
grant by William, Earl of Gloucester to Richard of Cardiff from
Novum Villiam in Margan. An inscription on a stone was
erected in 1903, which stands beside the well.
Saint David’s well has its own unique tale of a ghostly
apparition. The misty, but serene face of a little girl, peering
up from the depths of the water at dusk has been seen on a
number of occasions. It is not known who she was, but
legend maintains that she drowned in a tragic accident.
The RhyllThe Rhyll was a valley just below Saint David’s well which
once consisted of a stream and lake which sank through the
cracks which formed in the limestone rock. This formed an
underground stream, which extended down to the wilderness
marshland on the right hand side of this silent lane.
The river once flowed down the valley and into an inlet of the
sea, which drew up as far as what is now known as Newton-
Nottage roundabout. The Rhyll is marked by a line of visible
trees along Moor Lane.
The valley has an air of tranquility about it. But its stillness
portrays an atmosphere of mystery. The trees whisper eerily
in the breeze, giving unsuspecting visitors the feeling
of being watched.
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St David’s Well
CuckooBridgeThis beautiful stone bridge
was commissioned by Royal
Approval under an Act of
Parliament on June 10th
1825. Its construction began
immediately, and the bridge
was opened in 1828 to be
used as a tramway for horse-
drawn carriages.
The bridge was later widened
to make way for a second line, but the second line never
materialized. In 1861, a new track was constructed to
accommodate steam trains, and the tramway made way for railway
tracks. The once busy bridge is now left to nature, looking down on
passing visitors with the memories of its glory days now long gone.
Since its construction, it has carried a variety of ghostly tales. The
noise of horses hooves, thundering across the bridge have been
heard on a few occasions, and the misty vision of a headless
horseman has been reported galloping across.
Legend says that it is extremely unlucky to make a sound whilst
passing under the bridge. This may be a myth which cannot be
proven, but would any moderate person dare to disobey what
could be deemed as a mysterious curse?
A mystery hitchhiker, dressed in old-fashioned clothing seems
eager to accept a lift from unsuspecting drivers. He has been
seen standing by the bridge on a number of occasions before
jumping into the backseat of the passing vehicle. However, he
only travels a few yards in the vehicle before disappearing.
St Johns ChurchThe origins of this ancient building are unknown, but it has been
suggested that the founder was Richard de Cardiff, with William,
Earl of Gloucester being responsible for its construction and
provision of funds. Norman knights have also been linked with the
Church under the Order of St. John of Jerusalem with the De
Sanford family as its founders around the end of the 12th century
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and into the early 13th century.
With this theory in mind,
William, Earl of Gloucester,
witnessed an early Margam
Charter around 1147 – 1183.
The Lords from the Pembroke,
Herbert, and Lougher manors
are mentioned in connection
with the Church over the next
few centuries, with examples of
work from 13th, 14th and 15th
centuries relating to the south
porch, although little other documentation remains.
During 15th century many parts of the Church were rebuilt as
recorded by Mr. G E Halliday. These include the Nave, the
Tower, the west doorway and the Chancel. Other features
such as the stained glass windows and the pulpit were rebuilt
during the Victorian era.
The remains of Richard Lougher, who died in 1701 along with
other Lords of Tythegstone, occupy the tombstones around
the floor of the Chancel.
The ChurchyardPlaces of burial usually create an atmosphere of peace, and
St. John’s churchyard is no exception, although people of
importance to the area of Porthcawl are buried within the
church itself.
Among the resting places for past citizens are the bodies of
three young boys from a Dutch-West Indian ship called
Planters Welvaart who were buried in the cemetery on 3rd
June 1770.This produces a sad picture of life in the
treacherous waters of Newton port.
The graveyard was a popular burial place within the parish of
Newton Nottage, and by 1932 was declared full to capacity.
A new municipal cemetery was opened on 23rd July 1934.
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St Johns ChurchCuckoo Bridge
Ghosts of theChurchyardThe stillness of any silent
graveyard can paint an eerie
picture and send shivers
down the spines of
unsuspecting visitors. St.
John’s churchyard seems to
house a plethora of ghostly
offerings.
The invisible ‘Lich’ is said to
stretch its icy fingers onto
unsuspecting visitor’s shoulders, sending them into a world of
panic. Nobody knows what or who this invisible force is, but it
seems determined to make its presence known in the empty
churchyard.
The seemingly solid image of a young lady wearing a grey dress
has been seen on a number of occasions, roaming the graveyard
as if she is searching for something.
The chilling effigy of a man hanging from the large tree at the back
of the graveyard has been seen over many years. Tradition states
that this horrific image is only seen during the darkness of
Halloween.
The image of a young boy running straight through gravestones
has been seen on a number of occasions. His appearance is
described as being dirty, with scruffy hair and torn clothes.
Legend maintains that a man from the early 19th century was
drinking cwrw da (which was a strong intoxicating ale brewed
locally during the 1800s) in one of Newton’s public houses, only to
witness a phantom funeral cortege proceeding past him with the
image of a man dressed in red huntsman’s attire leading on
horseback seemingly on its way to the churchyard for the
unfortunate victim’s burial. Instead, the procession passed him by
before mysteriously disappearing.
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References1. Buildings of Special Architectural Interest by CADW
2. Porthcawl, Newton and Nottage by Alun Morgan
3. Around Porthcawl, Newton and Nottage by Keith Morgan
4. Newton Nottage and Porthcawl by Leonard S Hughes
5. Hunts and Company Directory and Topography 1849
6. Cardiff and District Directory 1899
7. Worralls Directory 1875
8. Kelly's Directory of South Wales
9. Central Glamorgan Gazette on microfilm at
Coed Pare Library, Bridgend
10. Legends of Porthcawl and the Glamorgan
Coast by Alun Morgan
AcknowledgementsChris Shaw Gaynor Shaw
Peter Stallard Scott Davies
Leri Shaw Andrew Williams
Anthony Cherry Jon James
Tracey Walmsley Annwyn Munford
and to all Landlords and Landladies
Appreciations to the following for information:
Giles James & Moor Lane Ghosts
Rhys Owen
Pam King & Farmers Arms Ghosts
Paula Workman
Sheena John & Swan Ghosts
Helen Thomas
Chris Royal Oak Ghosts
Alan Martin Salthouse on the Square Ghosts
Mair Harrys General Picton History
Peggy Bryant Queens History
Louise Lawrence Jolly Sailor Ghost
Neil Bennett New Brogden & St. John’s
Churchyard Ghosts
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Email: [email protected]
Cardiff International Airport(Self service) Arrivals Hall
Tel: +44 (0) 1446 709325
Llantwit Major Visitor CentreTown Hall, Llantwit Major CF6 1SD
Tel: +44 (0) 1446 796086
PorthcawlOld Police Station, John Street,
Porthcawl, CF36 3DT
Tel: +44 (0) 1656 786639 Fax: +44 (0) 1656 782387
Email: [email protected]
Seasonal (In winter telephone calls only)
Barry IslandThe promenade, The Triangle,
Barry Island, CF62 5TQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1446 747171 Fax: +44 (0) 1446 747171
Email: [email protected]
PenarthPenarth Pier, The Esplanade,
Penarth, CF64 3AU
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2070 8849
Email: [email protected]
LondonFor visitors in London wanting to
go to Wales, the Britain Visitor
Centre will be happy to help.
1 Regent Street,
London
SW1Y 4XT
Tel: +44 (0) 8701 211251
Bridgend County Borough Council
Tourism Unit,
Innovation Centre,
Bridgend Science Park,
Bridgend. CF31 3NA
Tel: +44 (0) 1656 672928
Fax: +44 (0) 1656 768757
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.visitbridgend.com
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