Margam Castle

Margam Castle is a mansion built in Margam, Port Talbot, Wales.  The first human habitation of the site dates back 4000 years.  The site held an abbey in the 11^th century.  Margam Castle is a revival castle that was built in the 19^th century during the Gothic Revival in architecture.  The castle was commissioned by Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot and was constructed from the years 1830-1840.  The palace was sold in 1941 but soon fell into disrepair.  In 1977, a fire caused substantial damage and soon after restoration on the castle began.  Today the castle is listed as a historic landmark.  The castle has been shown on paranormal programs and is believed to be haunted.  According to a Margam County Park reporter, “The number of paranormal stories coming from the castle on a regular basis could make this property a contender for the most haunted house in Britain.”