If you visit the pub yourself you will be able to see an oak beam in the ceiling, which has been scarred with ropes from previous hangings.
The hanging noose…
Legend has it that Welsh hero, Owain Glyndŵr, used the now infamous inn as a base during the Welsh Revolt against Henry IV of England.
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He would use the location to bring his troops together, before setting off to raid nearby settlements that were sympathetic to the ruthless king.
Owain Glyndŵr…
Unfortunately, whilst many of his soldiers returned to the inn to recover from their battle injuries, others returned to die.
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Some medieval kings were even known to spend the night at the Skirrid Inn, whilst prisoners were left alone to rot in their cells.
A haunted inn…
After learning about the horrifying history behind this tourist attraction, it’s no wonder many believe it’s haunted.
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