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Trotting Dog Phantom

Crossroads between Bridgend and Laleston, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan Shuck Victorian

This windswept crossroads between Bridgend and Laleston in Wales is home to a most curious haunting. Every night at midnight, a phantom hound is said to appear, trotting off along one of the roads before vanishing into thin air. Several people have tried to follow the creature but it always seems to slip out of sight. The locals have grown accustomed to this ghostly visitor, but it still manages to send a shiver down the spine of even the most hardened sceptic.

Dating back to the Victorian era, this phantom hound is a type of Shuck, a ghostly dog said to roam the countryside. The haunting is characterised by a recurring visual and possibly audio experience, with multiple witnesses reporting the sighting of the hound. While there's no concrete evidence to explain the cause of the haunting, it's clear that this spectral canine has become an integral part of local folklore.

Historical Context

The haunting is said to have originated in the Victorian era

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Crossroads
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Said to manifest every night at midnight (reoccurring)
Postcode Area
CF32

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