Pen-y-Lan Hall, Grade II listed country house in Ruabon, Wales.
Pen-y-Lan Hall is a two-story country house in Wales blending Regency and Gothic Revival architecture, distinguished by symmetrical chimneys, crenellated walls, and decorative sandstone turrets at each corner. The building combines these architectural features in a distinctive design that reflects the shifting aesthetic preferences of the 19th century.
The house was built in 1690 and substantially remodeled in the 1830s, when the Gothic Revival elements were added that define its appearance today. The Holloway family acquired the property in 1849 and have maintained it ever since.
The house gained wider recognition through its appearance on the Channel 4 television series Country House Rescue, which illustrated the demands of maintaining large historic estates. For visitors today, the property offers insight into the practical challenges that private owners of such properties face.
The house is available for wedding receptions and organized ghost hunting events, particularly during winter months. Visitors should check ahead for available dates, as the property does not offer regular public tours.
Paranormal investigators have reported unexplained sounds such as children's voices, music, and footsteps in the rooms of the house. These supernatural phenomena have contributed to the property's reputation as a location for ghost hunting activity.
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