Ruthin Castle: The Original Red Keep
Another supposedly haunted place like Plas Teg is Ruthin Castle. It was built in Wales in the 13th century. Amazingly this castle was used as a defensive fortification as recently as 1649 during the English Civil War. While this may seem like a long time ago today, consider that the castle was over 300 years old at that point. It was initially in a state of serious disrepair, but with some work, it was made defensible and even withstood an 11-week siege.
Ruthin Castle As Seen From Above
A Place of Terror
You may be wondering what makes Ruthin Castle so terrifyingly haunted. On the surface, Ruthin Castle looks like many other Edwardian Castles from the era. What sets it apart is the brutality of what occurred within its walls. Dungeons, while a common element in fantasy castles, were actually pretty rare in real castles. An underground dungeon is a huge expense for a minor reward. Consider the cost and labor required to excavate the land and build a stone structure inside of the hole. Not so for Ruthin Castle.
Ruthin Castle Looks Rather Benign
