Goodrich Castle - The Lovers of the Wye

Goodrich Castle rises above the River Wye in Herefordshire, watching over an ancient crossing point between England and Wales. Built shortly after the Norman Conquest and transformed into one of the finest medieval fortresses in the country, the castle eventually became the scene of one of the fiercest sieges of the English Civil War.But alongside its documented history, Goodrich has also gathered centuries of folklore.Local legend tells of Alice Birch and Charles Clifford, two lovers said to have drowned while fleeing the castle during the 1646 siege. Their ghostly figures are still said to appear beside the river during storms. Other stories speak of an Irish chieftain haunting the ancient Norman keep known as Macbeth Tower.In this episode, we explore the real history of Goodrich Castle alongside the folklore, hauntings, and reported experiences connected to the ruins today.Website: ghosttales.co.ukSupport the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales#GoodrichCastle #GhostTalesByTheFireside #HauntedCastle #RiverWye #EnglishCivilWar #DarkHistory #ParanormalUK #GhostStories #HauntedBritain #Folklore #CastleRuins #BritishHistory #Herefordshire #MedievalHistory #GhostPodcast