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Flying Bible Poltergeist

Farmhouse near Ffrwd Wyllt, Port Talbot, Wales Poltergeist Georgian

In the rural Welsh settlement of Ffrwd Wyllt, near Port Talbot, a most peculiar and intriguing haunting took place back in the 1760s. This was no ordinary ghostly encounter, but a full-blown poltergeist event that would test the resolve of those living in the farmhouse. Over a two-year period, the entity, which became known as the Flying Bible, wreaked havoc on the household, causing China dishes to be thrown around, miraculously without breaking, and sending the family bible flying across the room.

Historical records suggest that these events occurred during a time of great social and economic change in Wales. The poltergeist activity included a range of inexplicable events such as a cushion being struck over the head of the maid, the house shaking when a neighbour visited, and a minister staying overnight having a tug-of-war with the entity while trying to prevent his bedsheets being torn off. Interestingly, it was the owner of the house who eventually brought an end to the disturbances by chatting with the ghost and commanding it to leave.

Historical Context

18th-century rural Wales

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Visual Audio Physical
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Private Property
Date / Era
Circa 1760
Postcode Area
SA

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