MARGAM CASTLE

This impressive gothic style mansion is situated near Port Talbot in South Wales.

It was originally designed and built for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot in the 1830’s-1840’s. Interestingly, there has also been evidence found within the 850 acre country estate of inhabitants dating back to around 4,000 years, including the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the Romans. 

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When the castle was built, the Talbot family remained in the castle until 1942. After this, the castle was taken over by Sir David Evans-Bevans.

Unfortunately, the Grade I listed building began to decline into a state of disrepair and was eventually taken over by the Port Talbot County Council in 1974. In 1977, the grand mansion suffered a devastating fire that damaged the structural integrity and interior of the building. Since the fire, the council are still carrying out work to restore Margam to its former glory.
 

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​​There have been numerous accounts of visitors to the castle hearing and seeing children, and former staff, but one former resident is often talked about - Robert Scott. Scott was the head game keeper of the estate, whom was brutally murdered by a poacher with multiple blows of a shotgun in 1898. For those who have experienced Scott, he is often described as angry. Some visitors have reported slamming of doors and items being thrown in rage. 
It is worth noting that the grand staircase is reported as a hotspot for activity.
This location is magnificent, the history alone should make you want to visit… alongside the remaining residents!