RELIGIOUS PLACES
Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire
The spectre of an Augustinian monk was seen wearing a brown hassock covering, accompanied by a strong smell of incence this figure has been seen walking through the walls of the rectory. This same ghost has been witnessed on a number of occasions near the rectory by frequent visitors to the ruins.
Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire
A ghostly choir of disembodied male voices have been heard on more than one occasion here. 'The blue ghost' resides in nearby Fountains Hall also an Elizabethan gent has been seen coming out from some wood panelling at the hall. Local legend has it that Friar Tuck stayed at the abbey, and his comrade Robin Hood's bow was kept at the abbey too.
Kirstall Abbey
York Minster
HAUNTED HIGHWAYS
Stocksbridge Bypass
HAUNTED BRIDGES
Ivelet Bridge
DOWN UNDERGROUND
Aldwych station, London
The 'fluffers', people who clean the tunnels and stations, claim to have been scared by a figure who appears on the tracks at night. The ghost is that of an actress who believes she has not enjoyed her last curtain call, supposedly haunts the station. Aldywch used to be on the site of the old Royal Strand Theatre.
Clerkenwell House of Detention, London
Hellfire Caves
Mary King's Close, Scotland
Monmouth Ash Tree, Dorset
Monmouth Ash Tree, Horton and Woodlands, Dorset.
In 1685 Lord Monmouth was ill advised by Protestant leaders to invade the West Country from his base in Holland and declare himself the rightful King. His band of ill-equipped followers gave name to the uprising, known as the ‘Pitchfork Rebellion’.
The army he led was persued by Lord Faversham towards Bridgwater. The two forces engaged each other at the battle of Sedgemoor. Although the inexperienced farmers and labourers fought bravely they were no match for Faversham’s trained troops and were routed. Monmouth himself was captured and taken to the Tower of London. After a summary trial he was executed.
Over three hundred years later near the spot where he was captured stands an Ash Tree with a plaque attached recording Monmouth’s last stand, but that may not be the only reminder of what happened there so long ago, because many people have claimed to have seen the bedraggled Lord staggering around carrying his severed head, especially on the night of 16th July, the anniversary of the date on which he was put to death. So prevalent was the belief in this haunting that it was said that the local populace would not pass by without the safety of a charm.
National Coal Mining Museum, West Yorkshire
The Edinburgh Vaults
The Galleries of Justice, Nottingham
GRAVEYARDS
Brompton Cemetery
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Highgate Cemetery
Jay's Grave
Robin Hoods Grave
The Grave Of Excalibur
The Robbers Grave, Powy's, Wales
Holy Trinity Church, York
MILITARY PLACES
North East Aircraft Museum
Coleby Grange RAF watch tower, Lincolnshire
RAF East Kirkby
The Muckleburgh Collection
HAUNTED VILLAGES, TOWNS AND CITIES
Avebury
Carlisle
Conington
Dartmoor
Dunwich
Eyam, Derbyshire
Many buildings are said to be haunted in the village of Eyam, pronounced 'EEM', is famous for its plague cottages. Eyam Hall is haunted by an old man, he wanders the upstair rooms. The Miners Arms pub is also said to have a collection of spooks, an elderly woman in a black bonnet, black cape and black boots, she is thought to be a former landlord's wife, she was murdered in the 17th century. Two young spirits by the names of Sarah and Emily also roam, they footsteps have been heard by some of the regulars, also girlish giggling has been heard in the corridors of the pub.
Isle Of Wight
Longdendale Valley
Portsmouth
Pluckley
Prestbury
Renwick
Warleggan
York
HILLS, MOORS, RIVERS AND STREAMS
Creech Hill
Cuddy's Crag
Glastonbury Tor
Kitty's Steps
Hound Tor, Dartmoor
The Icknield Way
Pendle Hill, Lancashire
Trollers Gill, North Yorkshire
HOSPITALS
BATTLEFIELDS
Battle of Hastings
Bosworth Battlefield
Culloden Moor
Edgehill Battlefield. Warwickshire
Marston Moor
Sedgemoor Battlefield
Towton Battlefield, North Yorkshire
GARDENS/LODGES
Levens Hall Topiary Garden
Lyveden New Bield, Northhamptonshire
SCHOOLS, COLLEGES
Carnegie sports college, Leeds
Worcester Royal Grammer School
NIGHTCLUBS
BREWERY'S
MUSEUMS
Ancient High House
The Commandery Civil War Museum
Thackery Medical Museum, Leeds
Peterborough Museum
Tom Leonard Mining Museum
MILLS
Dean Clough Mills, Halifax
Pleasley Vale Mills
GAOLS
Armley Jail, Leeds
The Victorian Jail at Armley in West Yorkshire has an abundance of paranormal activity, both day and night. Reports of apparitons, movement of furniture in cells, windows that open and close by themselves. Knockings on doors when there is no one there. Two staff members saw an apparition in broad daylight whilst eating their lunch, the figure just vanished into thin air. Ghosts are seen walking though walls in certain parts of the jail. The ghost of a modern day guard has recently been seen in broad daylight. Sounds of objects being thrown around empty rooms. Oppression is felt around the old topping shed, where prisoners where once hanged. The Grey Lady - ghost of a female guard haunts the wings and chapel, wearing period uniform, she is thought to have died there back in the 1800's.
Bodmin Gaol
Derby Gaol
Illingworth Gaol, Halifax
Jed Castle Gaol
The Galleries Of Justice, Nottingham
COURTROOMS
The Old Bailey
STUDIOS
MARITIME AND SEA
Frigate Unicorn
AIRCRAFT
RAILWAYS
York Railway Station
THEATRES
ROYAL PLACES
TOWERS
Cliffords Tower, York
Newcastle Keep
Tretower Court
Layer Marney Tower
Chysauster Ancient Tower
Reculver Towers, Kent
On an archaeological dig, eleven babies skeletons were found, oddly cries of babies have been heard. Two hooded figures have been seen wandering between the towers at night. A spectral white figure has been seen, it removes its hood to reveal no face !
STONE CIRCLES
ANICIENT VILLAGES
FARMS
Tynedale Farm, Pendle
DUNGEONS
London dungeon
York dungeons
Is said to be haunted by the ghost of Guy Fawkes.
15 years, still on the road! I like wandering around 'allegedly' haunted locations, relying on rational thought and critical thinking, whilst still enjoying a good mystery and a good walk around a spooky old pile with my dog 'Spirit, now Jake the Jack Russell'. I am an artist and armchair skeptic, nature sounds.
INTERESTING LINKS
Graded locations
Listed buildings are graded in each location in this blog. Eg. Grade I, II* II of grade I is of most importance. Grade A relates to Scotland. See BLB
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
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