 NORTH Wales is spookily portrayed today as the weirdest place in Britain. From sightings of fairies and ghosts, to UFOs, black cats, and phantom dogs to Teggie the Llyn Tegid monster, Wales is now on the legend-spotters route map. A collection of the scariest tales, folklore and mysteries are drawn together to mark the 200th edition of the magazine Fortean Times. "Wales may be a small country, but it is overflowing with history and mystery. "Not only is it a strong contender for the true location of the Arthurian legends, it also has a rich fairy-lore, and in addition is one of the most haunted countries in the world," the magazine said.. Writer and paranormal investigator the Rev Lionel Fanthorpe says Wales is steeped in legend and mysteries. Mr Fanthorpe, who carries out exorcisms and teaches the "psychology and sociology of unexplained phenomena" at Cambridge, believes some stories may be explained by a "time slip", a psychic version of the San Andreas fault. "In some places, it is almost as if time past and time present get so close you could almost reach from one to another. "Sensitive and perceptive people, such as mediums, have an ability to see and hear such things. "Another theory could be that the energy of past emotions or thoughts are recorded on objects such as ancient stones or glass or furniture" Among stories leading to the reputation of weirdest Wales, include those surrounding Dinas Bran castle at Llangollen in Denbighshire. The landmark overlooking the town is a contender for the location of the Grail Castle. | 
