Bwlchgwyn and the countryside around it have accumulated their share of strange stories, old traditions and half-remembered legends over the centuries.

From tales of ancient battles on Maes Maelor and mysterious mounds at Pant y Lladron, to extraordinary accounts of a ghostly army marching through Nant-y-Ffrith, some of these stories have been passed down locally for generations.

Separating history, folklore and later retelling isn't always easy, and that's part of what makes them so fascinating.

We're still researching these stories and tracing their earliest sources.

More tales from Bwlchgwyn's folklore are coming soon…