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Ancient Ram Inn

Built on a pagan burial ground and ley lines intersection, this 12th-century inn has witnessed devil worship, child sacrifice, and murder. Considered England's most haunted building, the Ancient Ram Inn terrifies even veteran investigators.

January 1, 1145
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England
1000+ witnesses

England’s Most Evil Building

The Ancient Ram Inn in Gloucestershire, built in 1145, may be England’s most haunted and evil location. Constructed on a pagan burial ground at the intersection of ley lines, the building has witnessed centuries of dark activity.

The Building

12th century construction:

  • Built 1145
  • Priest’s residence
  • Later inn
  • Ancient foundations
  • Ley line intersection

The Location

Spiritually significant:

  • Pagan burial ground
  • Two ley lines cross
  • Pre-Christian site
  • Energy convergence
  • Ancient power

The Discoveries

What’s been found:

  • Children’s bones
  • Daggers
  • Ritual items
  • Under floors
  • Evidence of sacrifice?

The Bishop’s Room

Most haunted area:

  • Incubus activity
  • Sexual assault claims
  • Terrifying presence
  • Demonic entity
  • Investigators flee

The Incubus

Reported entity:

  • Attacks visitors
  • Sexual nature
  • In Bishop’s Room
  • John Humphries experienced
  • Multiple victims

John Humphries

Former owner:

  • Bought 1968
  • Experienced entity
  • First night
  • Dedicated life
  • To fighting evil there

The Witch’s Room

Another hotspot:

  • Witch allegedly burned
  • Her spirit remains
  • High activity
  • Cat skeleton found
  • Ritual elements

The Bar

Ground floor:

  • Succubus reported
  • Additional entities
  • Cold spots
  • Shadow figures
  • Multiple spirits

Child Spirits

Young ghosts:

  • Children seen
  • Bones found on site
  • Sacrifice victims?
  • Sad presences
  • Throughout building

Investigation History

Paranormal teams:

  • Most Haunted
  • Ghost Adventures
  • Many others
  • Extreme experiences
  • Famous location

Ghost Adventures

TV investigation:

  • Zak Bagans
  • Intense experience
  • Scratches documented
  • Equipment issues
  • Compelling evidence

Physical Phenomena

What happens:

  • Scratches appear
  • Objects thrown
  • Full apparitions
  • Possession claims
  • Extreme activity

The Warning

John Humphries:

  • Warned visitors
  • Genuinely dangerous
  • Not entertainment
  • Evil present
  • Caution required

Current Status

After Humphries’ death:

  • Investigations continue
  • New owner
  • Still active
  • Still dangerous
  • Open by appointment

Significance

12th-century building on pagan site with discovered ritual remains and extreme demonic activity.

Legacy

The Ancient Ram Inn represents genuine evil in haunting—not benign spirits but malevolent entities that physically attack visitors.