Llannon, Carmarthenshire, Wales
A view of Llannon
Ffynnon Josi
In a field opposite to the location of the Isolation Hospital, there is a well that was held in high regard for healing, although the author Coxe does not state what for.
NB We do not advise drinking from any of these sources.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
The Red Lion
Apparently the village has deep historical links with the Rebecca Riots. There is rumoured to be a “secret passage” under the main road running through the village, which was said to have been used by Oliver Cromwell and possibly the Rebecca Rioters as an escape route. The passage purportedly runs from the Red Lion Public House to the parish church.
The Cyhiraeth
Llannon was said to be the spiritual home of the Cyhiraeth (Crying Spirit). This spirit was heard at night moaning and groaning loudly as a warning of an impending death in the district. Joshua Coslet described the woeful noise in the 1700’s.
For further information, please read Haunted Wales: A Guide to Welsh Ghostlore by Richard Holland.
Location
Visitor Information
Llannon is a small village and community in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales.
It is located on the A476 road 11 miles south east of the county town, Carmarthen, between Tumble and Swiss Valley.
Pictured is a view of Llannon courtesy of Dara Jasumani. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
