Clapham, North Yorkshire, England
A view towards the former Goat Gap Inn
Clapdale Castle
In the 14th century John de Clapham, who took his surname from the village, was a supporter of the Earl of Warwick and lived at Clapdale Castle. This was more of a fortified manor house, but now is known as Clapdale Farm. According to Coxe, this was haunted by the ghost of Dame Alice Kytell, who was believed by some to be a witch.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Goat Gap Inn
The Goat Gap Inn is now a private dwelling. In its time as an inn, had a tradition of being a haunted hostelry. Phenomena that were reported included the apparition of a drover wearing a cloth-cap, taps turning on, childrens voices singing.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain and Ireland by Richard Jones.
Location
Visitor Information
Clapham is a village in North Yorkshire, England.
It lies within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 6 miles northwest of Settle, and just off the A65 road.
Pictured left is a view of the former Goat Gap Inn courtesy of Mike Green. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
