An Australian thief returned a stone he stole from a historic abbey because he believes it was giving him bad luck.

The mysterious traveller posted the small stone back to the Abbeycwmhir Heritage Trust in Wales believing the ghost of a headless prince was angry with him.

The anonymous ‘fan’ of Welsh history sent the acorn-sized rock back with a letter apologising for his actions.

His message read: ‘I am so sorry for taking, borrowing, stealing this piece of the old Abbeycwmhir.

‘I have been an avid follower of the Welsh Kings and their history and so I took this rock.

‘Ever since I have had the most awful luck as if Llewellyn himself was angry with me. So I am sending it back. I will not leave my name or address, just a heartfelt sorry from an Australian fan.’

Cwmhir Abbey near Llandrindod Wells in Powys, is a Welsh Cistercian monastery founded in 1176 by Welsh prince Cadwallon ap Madog.

Unfortunately for Cadwallon, he was killed by Sir Roger Mortimer in 1179.

Later in the 13th century, the abbey was set on fire twice by English soldiers and in 1231 the abbot was fined £200 for aiding the Welsh cause against the crown.

The headless body of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales, was buried in the abbey after his death in battle in 1282.

Since his grisly demise there have been numerous reports of his ghost haunting the ruined abbey.

The note along with the stone has been put on display in the Exhibition Room at the entrance to the Abbey.

Source:
courtesy of METRO

by Metro News

If you have any stories or news that you would like to share with the global online community, please feel free to share it with us by contacting us directly at [email protected]