White Lady of River Rheidol
River Rheidol in Machynlleth is home to a haunting legend. Catrin Gwyn, a young woman, vanished just days after her wedding. A fierce storm had blown up, and it's believed she was drowned. A part of her red cloak was later found by a bog, sparking a rumour that her phantom had returned. People claim she either pushes them into the river or drags them into the marsh where she supposedly met her end.
The story of Catrin Gwyn has been passed down through the years. She disappeared in the 19th century, during the Victorian era. Her spirit, known as White Catti, is said to roam the area around River Rheidol. Locals believe she might be trying to relive her final moments or warn others of the dangers of the river and marsh. The haunting manifestation is characterised by sightings of a woman in a red cloak, often near the water's edge or in the marshy areas.
The haunting is set in the Victorian era, a time of great change and industrialisation in Wales.
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