Avebury Solstice live

Join the Wyrdo's for a very special, atmospheric episode recorded on location at the magnificent Avebury Stone Circlein Wiltshire to celebrate the Winter Solstice.Brave the wind and rain with us as we are joined by a Druid of the Bardic Path to discuss the deep, ancient meaning of this special time of year and uncover the incredible supernatural mysteries lurking in the local landscape.In this episode, we explore the Wyrd Wessex landscape:Avebury Solstice Secrets: The meaning of the shortest day and the traditions that still thrive at one of Britain's most potent stone circles.The Red Lion Pub Haunting: We investigate the centuries-old spirit of a murderous woman said to still terrorise the oldest pub in the village.The Barber-Surgeon's Grim Find: Unearthing the bizarre and gruesome history of a medieval doctor found buried right beneath the stones.Tolkien's Inspiration: How the ancient, gnarled trees of the Avebury area, complete with their own folklore, inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s Ents and the trees of Fangorn Forest.Silbury Hill UFO Mystery: Exploring the giant, man-made Silbury Hill and the strange, modern UFO encounters reported by a police officer in the area.Medieval Magic: Tales of secret trapdoors and the dark practices that occurred long after the Druids.This is a journey into a world where ancient traditions and folklore are still very much alive.Stay Wyrdwww.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.