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Point of Ayr Lighthouse

Point of Ayr Lighthouse

Point of Ayr Lighthouse

Location: Talacre, Wales, U.K.
When built: 1770s

The haunting: Located on the northeastern coast of Wales, the Point of Ayr Lighhouse has been known for its ghost for a very long time. The most frequently sighting ghost is a figure in work clothes who stands on the lighthouse balcony, who appears to be repairing equipment.

Large, ghostly footprints have also been found on the nearby beach, pointing in the direction of the lighthouse. Just as some paranormal investigators found this print, they heard a very loud bang coming from inside the lighthouse. As they approached the structure, a phantom figure shined a flashlight at them. Both the figure and the footprint disappeared.

A psychic has sensed that the name of the lighthouse ghost is Raymond, a former keeper who died of "a fever and a broken heart."

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