Old Sker House - Its History And What WAS It Like Inside? (Before The Renovation)

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Sker House near Porthcawl, we look at its history and show some pictures taken inside the house before the restoration when it was still a ghostly grey ruin.
Although Sker House is one of the important historical buildings of South Wales just keep in mind that the house is privately owned and occupied so respect their privacy.
The pictures were taken in 1986 when Sker House was still derelict, it really looked like a classic haunted house. The house has since been restored and was sold back in 2003. The house was open to the public for 28 days a year for the first 10 years but now there’s no longer any public access.
Sker House was originally founded by the monks of Neath Abbey as one of five farms or 'granges' to support the Abbey. During the 16th century, the house was extensively remodelled although it still followed most of the original floor plan.
Due to the remote location on Sker Point, it is easy to see why it is the location for a number of ghost stories, the most famous being the story of the ‘Maid Of Sker’ made famous in the novel by R. D. Blackmore.
Recently, a local video game developer released a ‘Maid Of Sker’ horror game loosely based on the story.
‘Sker House - Its History And What WAS It Like Inside Before The Restoration?’- Filmed March 2021 #Porthcawl #VisitWales #Sker
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@boastyy Год назад

Thanks for the video. Went there a few times, once with a bunch of my friends in the middle of the night, this was in the 80's. It was creepy enough walking across the fields in the pitch black, then my friend said he could hear something. I laughed as I knew he was freaked in the dark. Out of the darkness a bunch of cows appeared and started running after us. Was chaos, people screaming and I will always remember my friend perfectly diving over the barbed wire fence with a cow right behind him. We went into the house and checked out all the rooms. Many of the floorboards were missing upstairs and there were birds and feathers everwhere. There was even a fox skeleton in one of the rooms upstairs. Freaked the girls out when I pointed out that what they were standing on, ha. Only one of us had a torch but we stayed there for a couple of hours but nothing eventful happened, apart from those cows..lol.

@maggienificent 3 года назад

Wow, what a beautiful building. Thank you for sharing Marcus, and thank you to the owner of the photographs!

@keithmorris375 3 года назад

Thoroughly enjoyable video, keep up the good work! Bet you could have done with a nice drink in the Rose and Crown afterwards!

@AlexJacksonTempleSounds 3 года назад

I went in there several times in the 70s as a boy, exploring and playing and there was someone living in 1 small room. There was still furniture and some paintings on the walls. Creepy place. Some of the architectural features inside, doorways, some windows and lintels are obviously older than the present structure and have been incorporated in from the original grange I expect.

@flydriveexplore 3 года назад

Just a reminder that Sker House is a private residence and occupied so respect their privacy when visiting the area, thanks.

@michellebruce5092 2 года назад

Great view. I enjoyed the video. Can't wait to see more. I enjoyed the history lessons also. Your videos are always enjoyable. Have a great day 😀

@David_Nurse 3 года назад

Nice video Marcus, and pass on thanks to the photo contributor.

@kramer6564 2 года назад

Great video guys. I'm only know discovering the rich history of my town and surroundings. Your videos help so much. Well done and keep up the good work.

@johnypic1 Год назад

A damn good effort , and the chat is good as well .

@doriannewton8440 2 года назад

I absolutely love your channel.

@pmaughmer 2 года назад

Great video, planning to stream the game soon and wanted to get info on the actual history/House of Sker.

@whattovisitinromania5044 3 года назад

Interesting facts! Nice video! ❤️

@woodsy555 3 года назад

Great channel 👍👍👍

@SigisTravelVideos 3 года назад

Thanks for the history lesson!

@aaronrees9326 3 года назад

Love the video's been watching them a while now and im originally from porthcawl didn't no about half the remains / places you have pointed out I did try the old rail lines through moor lane and on but got confused and gave up 😂 the ones you have done on the the ss samtampa really helped may actually find it next time 3/3 🤞me and my brother going to take a trip soon see if we get lucky when the tides out see the engine and memorial plaque

@1971382 2 года назад

Brilliant video!

@BikeThrottleOfficial 3 года назад

Great video. Would love to see your take on the Bronze Age burial mounds that line the top of the Garth Mountain sometime.

@sussimoon9037 Год назад

It was an eerie old house Sker house.

@aimeebevan2623 2 года назад

That intro sound is that from a tv show ? I’ve been here for hours trying to figure it out but great video !

@snowman3630 3 года назад

GOOD STUFF M&M OF THE HISTORY OF SKER AND A TRUE SHAME THAT IT'S NOT OPEN , GREAT THEY SAVED IT BUT FOR WHAT TO SIT EMPTY , MAYBE ONE DAY YOU WILL GIVE US A HISTORICAL TOUR OF THE BUILDINGS AND THE VROUNDS TOO , OHHH WELL TAKE CARE FOLKS 👌 INDEED 👌