The Ancient Ram Inn - Haunted History
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Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire
A small country pup in rural Gloucestershire often described as, not only one of the most haunted places in the UK, but in the world.
You can visit the inn's official website at ancientraminn.co.uk.
The Ancient Ram Inn is a small country pub in the rural Gloucestershire village of Wotton-under-Edge. It is often described as not only one of the most haunted places in the UK but in the world.
The inn has a grim history, it started life under the ownership of the local parish and was used to house slaves working on the construction of St. Mary's Church. Since then, the ownership of the inn has changed hands many times, and guests have claimed on many occasions to have seen previous owners sit among the patrons.
The inn has a grim history, it started life under the ownership of the local parish and was used to house slaves working on the construction of St. Mary's Church. Since then, the ownership of the inn has changed hands many times, and guests have claimed on many occasions to have seen previous owners sit among the patrons.
The Ancient Ram Inn's reputation as one of the most haunted buildings in the country has been fuelled by its countless appearances in television shows, newspaper reports, and paranormal blogs. It's been investigated by hundreds of paranormal investigation teams and has played host to ghost hunting shows like 'Ghost Adventures' and most notably 'Most Haunted'.
It was during Yvette Fielding and her team's time here in 2004 that 'Most Haunted' crew member Stuart Torevell had one of his most terrifying experiences. Towards the end of the investigation, Stuart fell to the floor and screamed for help, saying, "I can't move." Derek said, "I felt him being walloped, he was hit fully in the chest and ribs."
Stuart said afterwards, "I'd been punched in the chest, I'd been winded. And as I went down, I got punched again then. So, I got winded twice. I was like a young kid in a playground, getting picked on and beaten up. When I went down, I felt like I was being kicked constantly in the stomach." The Ram Inn remains the one location that Stuart won't return to.
The Ram has a huge list of paranormal activity to its name. Is this because the building is so haunted or simply because of the sheer volume of paranormal investigators that have spent time at the location looking for it?
Some of the most commonly reported activity includes highly localised cold spots, temperature drops, and unexplained icy blasts of air. There's also activity in the form of light anomalies seen with the naked eye and caught on camera. Doors are said to slam on their own, footsteps are frequently heard, furniture is heard sliding around, and mysterious knocking is witnessed.
Sudden pools of water form from seemingly nowhere, and unpleasant odours are noted. Visitors claim to have been thrown out of chairs and felt unseen icy hands grabbing them, as well as a general feeling of unease, sickness, and stabbing pains in the chest or back.
The supernatural phenomena at the Ram Inn are also said to present themselves as strange mists, shadowy figures, and ghostly apparitions, including the ghost of the murdered Elizabeth. She's often described as the Grey Lady. Others have even reported being physically dragged from their bed in the night by an unseen force.
The inn is also said to be haunted by a demonic entity that disturbs their victims while they sleep in order to seduce and have their wicked way with them. An incubus is a male demon that preys on women, while a succubus is its female counterpart. There's a bit of confusion as to whether the demon at the Ram is an incubus or a succubus. The truth seems to be that there's either both, or the demon at the inn switches depending on the gender of its victim.
Rev. John Yates, a former Bishop of Gloucester, once unsuccessfully tried to exorcise the pub. He said after that the inn was "the most evil place I have ever had the misfortune to visit."
It was during Yvette Fielding and her team's time here in 2004 that 'Most Haunted' crew member Stuart Torevell had one of his most terrifying experiences. Towards the end of the investigation, Stuart fell to the floor and screamed for help, saying, "I can't move." Derek said, "I felt him being walloped, he was hit fully in the chest and ribs."
Stuart said afterwards, "I'd been punched in the chest, I'd been winded. And as I went down, I got punched again then. So, I got winded twice. I was like a young kid in a playground, getting picked on and beaten up. When I went down, I felt like I was being kicked constantly in the stomach." The Ram Inn remains the one location that Stuart won't return to.
The Ram has a huge list of paranormal activity to its name. Is this because the building is so haunted or simply because of the sheer volume of paranormal investigators that have spent time at the location looking for it?
Some of the most commonly reported activity includes highly localised cold spots, temperature drops, and unexplained icy blasts of air. There's also activity in the form of light anomalies seen with the naked eye and caught on camera. Doors are said to slam on their own, footsteps are frequently heard, furniture is heard sliding around, and mysterious knocking is witnessed.
Sudden pools of water form from seemingly nowhere, and unpleasant odours are noted. Visitors claim to have been thrown out of chairs and felt unseen icy hands grabbing them, as well as a general feeling of unease, sickness, and stabbing pains in the chest or back.
The supernatural phenomena at the Ram Inn are also said to present themselves as strange mists, shadowy figures, and ghostly apparitions, including the ghost of the murdered Elizabeth. She's often described as the Grey Lady. Others have even reported being physically dragged from their bed in the night by an unseen force.
The inn is also said to be haunted by a demonic entity that disturbs their victims while they sleep in order to seduce and have their wicked way with them. An incubus is a male demon that preys on women, while a succubus is its female counterpart. There's a bit of confusion as to whether the demon at the Ram is an incubus or a succubus. The truth seems to be that there's either both, or the demon at the inn switches depending on the gender of its victim.
Rev. John Yates, a former Bishop of Gloucester, once unsuccessfully tried to exorcise the pub. He said after that the inn was "the most evil place I have ever had the misfortune to visit."
Yvette Fielding and the Most Haunted team investigated The Ancient Ram Inn in 2004, and it's one episode no one on the team will forget, described as one of their most violent encounters to date. After the night vigils begin, a Ouija board is placed, and soon after, Stuart Torevell was attacked by a ghost in the barn. Stuart claimed to have been hit in the chest, ribs, and head. The ghost also pushed Derek Acorah and Karl Beattie, preventing them from assisting Stuart.
'My Ghost Hunting Movie'
The inn was also the focus of a paranormal film made by Higgypop. In 'My Ghost Hunting Movie', Higgypop.com founder and paranormal investigator, Steve Higgins, spends a solitary night at the Ancient Ram Inn. Documenting his stay, Steve embarks on an unconventional approach to ghost hunting, conducting tailored experiments to uncover the truth behind the inn's chilling reputation.
You can watch Steve's thrilling paranormal journey for free starting Sunday, May 28, 2023. The full hour-long documentary will be available to view below, or find 'My Ghost Hunting Movie' on the Higgypop YouTube channel. Until then, you can check out the film's official trailer below.
You can watch Steve's thrilling paranormal journey for free starting Sunday, May 28, 2023. The full hour-long documentary will be available to view below, or find 'My Ghost Hunting Movie' on the Higgypop YouTube channel. Until then, you can check out the film's official trailer below.
The Ancient Ram Inn Features In
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May 22, 2023My Ghost Hunting Movie
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June 13, 2023'Most Haunted' star Stuart Torevell revealed that a terrifying experience he had at the notoriously haunted Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire has left a lasting mark on him.
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June 10, 2023Ahead of his night alone at The Ancient Ram Inn, Higgypop's Steve Higgins spoke to Charlene Lowe Kemp to get her advice on how to make a connection with any spirits that may be present.
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June 07, 2023This new book provides a companion narrative to Steve Higgins' paranormal film, 'My Ghost Hunting Movie', detailing a night-long solo investigation of the Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire.
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June 01, 2023The result of my solo, night-long investigation at the Ancient Ram Inn, where I used tried and test methods plus unconventional approaches in an attempt to capture potential paranormal activity.
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May 30, 2023To celebrate the release of 'My Ghost Hunting Movie' we're giving away a copy of the paranormal documentary as a very limited edition Blu-Ray.
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May 28, 2023Watch Steve Higgins break new ground with his solo venture, 'My Ghost Hunting Movie' filmed over one night at the Ancient Ram Inn and available to stream now.
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May 26, 2023The Ancient Ram Inn may have closed as a pub in 1965, but surely the ghosts of its former patrons are up for a party as much as the rest of us.
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The Ancient Ram Inn, a historical gem in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, is renowned for both its rich history and its haunted reputation.
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Watch the trailer for 'My Ghost Hunting Movie', a new paranormal reality film from Steve Higgins, founder of Higgypop, available to stream from May 2023.
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October 05, 2022Adam and Chris have announced the details of the Halloween special, which sees them investigate the infamous Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire.
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April 07, 2022A group of paranormal investigators on an overnight stake out at the infamous Ancient Ram Inn have captured what they believe to be solid evidence of the paranormal.
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January 19, 2022We team up with Adam Mark Explores and stay overnight in one of England's most haunted locations, The Ancient Ram Inn.
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January 11, 2021The Ancient Ram Inn is well known to be one of the worlds most haunted buildings it houses tales of murder, hangings, witchcraft and even incubus activity!
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July 14, 2020Daisy May and Charlie Cooper, stars of the BBC Three comedy 'This Country' have ventured into Gloucestershire's most haunted inn to hunt for ghosts.
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June 21, 2020How much do you know about the ghost and reports of hauntings at the infamous Ancient Ram Inn, a building which has been called one of the most haunted in the UK.
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April 08, 2020The team travel to Gloucestershire to one of the most famously 'haunted' locations in the UK, the Ancient Ram Inn. Believed to be built on a pagan burial ground, this historic house is said to be haunted by a witch, two demonic entities and children, who's skeletal remains were found in an ancient grave.
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March 08, 2019Real poltergeist activity caught on camera at the Ancient Ram Inn by Karl and the Dark Arts Paranormal team.
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