- Blue Support
The popular Blue Support is named after the ‘marl’ that coated the anchor of ships and vessels at Aberthaw port.
Integrated in 1380, it is just one of the earliest clubs in the Vale, and also in addition to enjoying an evening of food and also drink at the pub, site visitors aware, can search for the remains of a secret passage, which was one made use of to deliver contraband in between Aberthaw Bay as well as the club.
- White Lady at Ogmore Castle
The White Lady of Ogmore Castle is a familiar name to lots of, yet her tale isn’t …
The story tells of a man that was woken in the middle of the night, to see the spirit of a white lady hovering above him, motioning him to follow her.
The woman led him to the damages of Ogmore Castle, and also told him to lift one certain rock. He lifted one as well as located a cauldron filled with gold coins. The White Lady told him to take half for himself and also to leave the rest where he discovered them. The man was thrilled to be offered this opportunity, so he took the coins and left the rest, as told, and the white lady went away.
The news of this male’s mysterious brand-new wealth was the talk of the town, and yet he never ever disclosed his secret. In spite of his extravagant new way of living, he usually thought of the coins he left behind, so one night he sneaked back to the castle, as well as found the stone et cetera of the coins.
No faster had he begun to load his pockets, a cool diminished his back as well as the White Lady re showed up. ‘Foolish Guy’, she claimed. ‘You have all you might ever need, as well as yet you still want a lot more. From this evening forth your ton of money will be reversed.’ And after that was gone.
Afraid of the white lady’s caution, the man replaced the coins and ran home.
Nonetheless, in the complying with weeks, the Legends of Bridgend fell ill as well as regardless of spending his cash on the most effective medical professionals about, his condition intensified.
Much to his discouragement, he revealed the source of his riches and admitted his silly second trip to recover the rest of the gold, however took the secret of the cauldron’s precise place to his grave. His confession caused many individuals browsing the area, in hope they would find the gold, but no one ever before has.