The Druid’s Temple in Yorkshire is a fascinating 19th-century folly, constructed in the style of ancient stone circles like Stonehenge. Built by William Danby, a wealthy landowner, the temple served as a means to provide employment to locals during a period of economic depression after the Napoleonic Wars.
The temple consists of standing stones arranged in a circle, with a low stone altar at the center and a cave-like tomb at the back. Additionally, Danby hired a ‘hermit’ to dwell in the tomb for seven years, adding to the mystique surrounding the structure.
Despite its relatively young age, the temple has garnered a reputation for mysterious occurrences and paranormal sightings. Campers have reported seeing disembodied shadows and hearing eerie noises, adding to the allure of the site.
One infamous incident involved the discovery of a pig’s head on the altar, sparking
