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
