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Poltergeist Emlyn Arms

Emlyn Arms Public House, Llanarthney, Wales Poltergeist Victorian

The Emlyn Arms Public House in Llanarthney, Wales, was once the centre of a rather malevolent poltergeist disturbance. Imagine walking into a quaint village pub, only to be met with an atmosphere of unease and fear. That's what the patrons and staff experienced back in 1910. Over several days, the poltergeist wreaked havoc, causing considerable distress and damage. Hot stones were thrown around, and disembodied footsteps echoed through empty rooms, leaving everyone baffled and frightened.

Digging deeper into the incident, it's clear that the poltergeist activity was quite aggressive. A police officer who attended the scene reported narrowly avoiding being hit by a polished rock that had launched itself off the mantelpiece. Such was the intensity of the haunting that it drew the attention of the authorities, but thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. The incident remains a fascinating, albeit unsettling, example of poltergeist activity in a public house during the Victorian era.

Historical Context

The Emlyn Arms has been a village pub since the 19th century

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Public House
Activity Types
Visual Audio Physical
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Moderate
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Circa 1910
Postcode Area
SA19

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