The medieval bridge linking Farndon in England with Holt in Wales is said to be haunted by the spirits of two drowned children. According to local tradition, these were the sons of Prince Madoc, entrusted to the care of Roger Mortimer and the Earl of Warren. Their guardians, perhaps seeing the boys as inconvenient heirs, allegedly threw them from the bridge into the River Dee. Their cries are said to echo beneath the arches during storms.
Sources
- Hole, Christina. 1937. Traditions and Customs of Cheshire. London: William and Norgate Ltd. p. 162.
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Farndon/Holt Bridge
Holt / Farndon Bridge, Farndon
Farndon
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 6QG
England
Farndon
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 6QG
England
53.08413981055053
-2.8795337677001953
The bridge between Farndon and Holt carries both vehicles and a pedestrian way. It is freely accessible and can be walked across and viewed from the footpath across the river.
Visiting information was accurate at time of writing but cannot be guaranteed. Opening hours change, sites close, and some locations are on private land where access is not permitted. Please check current conditions before visiting and always respect private property.