One of the rooms at the Inn seems to like being opened of its own accord, no matter how securely it was closed. Legend has it that in centuries past, a young girl was locked up in this room by her cruel parents. They disapproved of her choice of man. However, the girl eventually poisoned herself with berries that grew outside her window. Is it her spirit that cannot bare to be left locked in that room? Ask to stay in Room 3 if you dare!

Pictured left is the Cross Keys Inn courtesy of Pauline E.

In this fine hotel, you may encounter some spooky experiences. In the bar, glasses have apparently risen by themselves, a damp smell pervades some of the rooms, staff have been touched by unseen hands, and the sounds of a piano playing on its own has been heard... but there was no piano in the hotel!

Pictured left is the front of the hotel courtey of John Lord.

Edmund Jones recounts the 18th century tale of a cheating miller from Rhadri Mill in the Usk area. The miller used to steal corn by taking an exaggerated toll, so when he died he left behind a considerable amount of money. It was his intention to bestow the money on his brother and nephew, but he died before he could sign his will. Therefore, the money went to his wife, who according to the tale was just as mean-spirited as he was! As a result, he was a restless spirit who appeared to his wife, much to her torment.

An unnamed 600-year-old farmhouse at Trostrey, near Usk, is home to a normal family... and to the benign ghost of a young boy with blonde hair. Unexplained footsteps have also been heard in parts of the house.

Usk Priory was a 12th century building, and home to five nuns of the Benedictine Order. They were apparently pensioned off many centuries ago.

However, it seems that they may still walk the grounds of their once precious home. Witnesses have seen five nuns walking towards the premises at dusk. Others have reported a feeling of fear in the upstairs parts of the building itself.

Pictured left is the Usk Priory Gatehouse courtesy of Chris Andrews.