.: Haunted Locations
Ancient Ram Inn, (Potters Pond, Woten Under Edge, Gloucestershire, England)
Date: Investigation Cancelled as of the 16.06.08
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History:
The Ancient Ram Inn can possibly be placed as early as the 11th century, but can be proven back to 1145 AD.
It was used to house the masons constructing nearby St. Mary’s Church. It is possible that slaves and children were also used for this purpose.
The Inn was once a Church House and housed the now famous “Bishop” in the Bishops room – It is not clear if there are separate spirits of a Bishop, a Priest and a Monk or perhaps it’s the same spirit interpreted differently by people who encounter the said spirit. Ancient maps show original building could be 3 times as large as today’s building.
There is a tunnel from the Fireplace in the bar to St. Mary’s Church – the age is unknown, and another to Lacock Abbey. These tunnels may have been used later on be Highwaymen and other wrong doers.
The site is built on an ancient pagan burial ground dating back over 5000 years and is also built on a crossing of ley lines.
Wottons last two Highwaymen frequented this premises and hid in the weaver’s attic.
There is good evidence of Devil Worship having been practiced at the Ram and also ritual sacrifice of children.
There are countless accounts of murders that have taken place at the Ram. See Hauntings for more details.
The Hauntings:
There are said to be several spirits haunting the Ancient Ram Inn. These have been identified by several mediums and paranormal investigation teams over many years.
Edward – Is said to be the most powerful and dominant spirit that hauntes the Inn. He is the brother of Michael, and a very tall strong man with dark features, sideburns and a hat. He is often seen holding a staff. When he is around, all other spirits back off.
Michael – A very nasty man and the brother of Edward. He is responsible for many murders, and he likes to strangle people who sit in the chair to the left of the fireplace in the Bishops room. He rapes, and then strangles women and children. He killed his own son Richard who is also said to haunt the Inn.
Richard – Is Michael’s son, and mediums have explained that he is desperate to do 2 things, kill his father – Michael. and move over into the light which he is scared of doing while Michael is there.
Mary-Anne – A nice old lady who sits in the chair to the right of the fireplace in the Bishops room watching over visitors. She tries to protect them from the other evil spirits around.
Mary-Anne’s Husband – Name is unknown. He likes to sit opposite her in the other chair. He doesn’t talk to people, just hangs around watching. It is believed that Edward killed him by hitting him on the back of his head with a staff then pushing him down the stairs.
Alice – Witch. There is not a lot of information on Alice, except she is not very nice, wants to harm all visitors but compared to the other evil spirits, she is nothing to worry about. It is also believed that 1 of the 2 cats at the Inn belongs to her.
Incubus - In medieval European folklore, the incubus is a male demon (or evil spirit) who visits women in their sleep to lie with them in ghostly sexual intercourse. The woman who falls victim to an incubus will not awaken, although may experience it in a dream. Should she get pregnant the child will grow inside her as any normal child, except that it will possess supernatural capabilities. Usually the child grows into a person of evil intent or a powerful wizard. Legend has it that the magician Merlin was the result of the union of an incubus and a nun.
A succubus is the female variety, and she concentrates herself on men. According to one legend, the incubus and the succubus were fallen angels. The word incubus is Latin for "nightmare". Succubus - In medieval European folklore, a female demon (or evil spirit) who visits men in their sleep to lie with them in ghostly sexual intercourse. The man who falls victim to a succubus will not awaken, although may experience it in a dream.
There is evidence of many people in the Ram having had an experience with one of the above. Regardless of your beliefs, the above are real but not quite as fanciful or demonic as described. A nasty person in real life who raped, murdered and even abused children may pass on but not move to the next level (be it heaven or somewhere else) They stay on our plane as a spirit with the same personality as they had in life. They are free to hop into bed with who ever they chose so it’s hardly surprising a spirit of such a nature may be called an Incubus or a Succubus.
Cats – Alice’s cat, a dull, dark, big rugged nasty cat which resides mostly upstairs. The other cat, not sure if it’s Elspeth’s cat or just a random cat. A black cat of average temperament that roams everywhere but is often seen in the lounge area by teams setting up their equipment.
Countless Children – There are a number of children's spirits who frequent the Bishops room hiding under and between the beds from the nasty spirits there. There are a huge number who frequent the ground floor area, mainly the bar area who may be from either the Pagan era or perhaps from ritual sacrifice within the last millennium.
The Ancient Ram Inn is now owned by one man,
Mr John Humphries. He is almost 80 years old and is the legal owner and caretaker of the building.
John is keen to allow Paranormal Investigators into the Inn, and charges a small upfront contribution by each member for the upkeep of the building.
He has personally experienced much activity over the years and seems to understand it, and the mystery surrounding one of Britains most haunted locations.
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