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Is the Castle of Good Hope in South Africa Haunted?

The Castle of Good Hope has a long, dark history. From the Grey Lady to Lady Anne Barnard, there is no shortage of ghosts here. Or are there? Listen and decide!

Questions Discussed in this Episode

When and why was the Castle built? How has it evolved over the years? Why was it important to the Dutch East India Company? How did it affect the indigenous population? Who was the Grey Lady and where is her ghost seen? What did guards see in 1915 and 1947 on the ramparts? Who rings the bell behind the bricked-up tower? Is it haunted?

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Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers

“Pat Facts” and “Ghost Story” themes by Mondo

“Time for a Debate” theme by Gail Gallagher gailgallaghermusic.com

This Episode’s Sources

Castle of Good Hope – Wikipedia

Castle of Good Hope  – The Little House of Horrors

List of reportedly haunted locations in South Africa – Wikipedia

Castle Of Good Hope – Discover Castle’s Ghostly Past

The ghosts of The Castle of Good Hope | SMF News

South African Ghost Stories – Cape Town Castle | tracyloveshistory

Ghosts haunt guards at Cape Town Castle

FrstHand | Haunted Locations – Castle Of Good Hope

Visit Cape Town’s Haunted Castle – GOLD Restaurant

The Most Haunted Places in Cape Town – Cape Town Tourism

The Castle of Good Hope – an enigmatic relic of the past – Henry Fagan Consulting Engineers & Project Managers

The Castle of Good Hope – Dark Hauntings

Castle of Good Hope: Hidden Stories, History, Facts, Images

The Castle of Good Hope. And Ghosts – KnowTheUnknown

Seeks Ghosts: Castle of Good Hope

Castle Of Good Hope – History Of The Castle

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