England’s Most Haunted Locations Revealed
England is home to one of the most haunted cities in the world.
London has been cited as a top scary location due to popular tourist
spots, including the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey, being
possessed by the ghostly spirits of monks, soldiers, and ‘The Gray
Lady’. But step away from the capital city and you’ll find even more hair-raising locations in some of England’s most haunted counties.
Pluckley, Kent
The
village of Pluckley in Kent has been crowned the most haunted British
village by the Guinness Book of World Records. Should you dare to stay
in the village, you can expect to encounter up to 16 ghosts, all of
which will send a spine-tingling chill down your back. Locals say that
the harrowing screams of The Watercress Lady who burned to death can
still be heard today, meanwhile, the school headmaster who killed
himself often makes his presence known.
Windsor Castle, Berkshire
It’s no surprise that Windsor Castle, the largest castle in England,
is one of the most haunted places in the country. It was built back in
1070 by William the Conqueror and has seen its fair share of grisly
goings-on since then, including multiple untimely deaths. 25 ghosts are
believed to haunt the vicinity, including the spirits of Elizabeth I and Richard III.
But it's Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn who have two of the
strongest presences in the castle. Witnesses describe the former
monarch as a raging man who paces the hallways, while Anne is frequently
seen sobbing at the window.
Eyam, Derbyshire
If
you head to the village of Eyam during your visit to England, you’ll be
able to participate in one of their daily ghost tours. Between 1665 and
1666, 260 people in Eyam died of the Bubonic Plague after
they sacrificed themselves in an attempt to stop the deadly disease
spreading elsewhere. With so many deaths occurring in such a short space
of time, the village is now haunted by the spirits of those with
unfinished business. Meanwhile, the only pub in the village, The Miners
Inn, has its fair share of haunted tales. It’s not uncommon for visitors
to witness the wife of the former landlord who was callously murdered.
Whereas, the ghosts of two little girls who lost their lives in a fire
are known to play upstairs.
With
years of history behind it, England is home to some of the most haunted
locations in the world. But rather than sticking to the possessed sites
of London during your stay, head to its nearby counties to truly
experience a chilling time.
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