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Exeter, Devon
2.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
It is said that a monk and a nun engaging in a love affair killed themselves at this location. Robed figures are seen, perfume scents are picked up, and alarms are known to go off by themselves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Exeter Cathedral
Exeter, Devon
2.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A monk and a nun are thought to have fallen in love and then chose to commit suicide to remain together. Both spirits are seen here, long after their deaths in circa 1400. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Well House
Exeter, Devon
2.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
People claim to spot women in black gowns who suddenly vanish. The odor of perfume, lights flickering, and alarms going off are also common activity here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Rougemont Castle
Exeter, Devon
2.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This site used to be a prison; the last execution was of three witches, hanged in the 1680s. Some of those executed here are said to be restless in the afterlife and have been reported to disturb guests' hospitality here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Cowick Barton
Exeter, Devon
2.8 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A friendly monk is reported here, but the guests don't mind him. Another figure dressed as a Royalist soldier has been seen in different bedrooms. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Ley Arms
Countess Wear, Devon
3.3 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A negative presence is usually felt in the restaurant area and by the toilets. Doors will sometimes open and slam by themselves and the scent of cigarette smoke can also be picked up. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Powderham Castle
Countess Wear, England
4.1 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A mother and her child were walled up alive and are still felt here. A Grey Lady walks between the castle and the church; her appearance is said to be a bad omen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Exmouth Rugby Club
Exmouth, England
6.2 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
CCTV caught a bar bell ringing by itself. Guests and workers have also noticed muffled voices despite the building being empty. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Sidholme Hotel
Sidmouth, England
10.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A Victorian woman recently was caught on photograph. She is said to be the wife of the owner from 142 years ago. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Kennaway House
Sidmouth, England
10.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A young girl named Charlotte is reported here. Occurences became so frequent, one room is now called the Charlotte Room (where she is frequently seen). She is said to also move heavy objects and give guests the sense of not being alone. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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New Look
Sidmouth, England
10.9 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A medium was called here after employees kept experiencing items falling off of their racks, noises were unaccounted for, and voices were heard. Some people reported seeing a Victorian granny inside of here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Fisherman's Cot Inn
Countess Wear, Devon
11 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This historic inn is notorious for the ghostly laughter of a young woman that has been heard by guests. There are also reports of a headless horseman riding past the inn at a certain time every night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Trout Inn
Countess Wear, Devon
11 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This thatched cottage has been converted to an inn, and is believed to be haunted by a hovering shade that has been known to materialise in the closets of guests. A former owner recalls having witnessed this apparition on several occasions when the building was a private residence. (Submitted by Callum ...
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New Look Boutique Store
Sidmouth, England
11.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This boutique store in this quaint seaside town is reportedly haunted by the apparition of a woman named Gladys, a former tenant of the building. Staff reportedly heard loud noises, disembodied footsteps and whispering noises. I myself visited this store after the local newspaper ran an article, and experienced the ...
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Three Crowns Hotel
Chagford, England
15.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The spirit of Sidney Godolphin is allegedly here. He is said to wander the premise and even manifest right in front of people, then retreats by walking through a wall. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Old Church House Inn
Countess Wear, Devon
16.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A phantom monk is said to be here. Footsteps, keys rattling, voices, breathing, and loud banging noises can be heard here. One account that took place in Room 1 involved a phantom arm pointing towards a nearby church. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Church House Inn
Countess Wear, Devon
16.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
In Room 1, a woman said she saw a disembodied hand pointing toward the nearby church. Other activity involves a monk's apparition, the sound of keys jangling, footsteps, and voices of unseen people. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Bay Horse Inn
Ashburton, Devon
17.4 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The upper floor of this public house is believed to be haunted by several young children. Staff have reported hearing babies crying, running footsteps and ghostly laughter. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Monks Retreat
Countess Wear, Devon
17.5 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A friendly monk is reported to be here. His presence is usually a sign that danger is near and can be prevented. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Berry Pomeroy Castle
Countess Wear, Devon
18.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
Be on the look-out for Margaret Pomeroy (also known as the White Lady). She was held captive in these dungeons and starved to death; she likes to wave at tourists. The Blue Lady is said to the daughter of one of the former Norman Lords who became pregnant after being ...
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The Oxenham Arms
South Zeal, Devon
18.8 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
Two figures are reported here: a monk and a lady. Footsteps and a dragging noise are also reported here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Dartington Hall
Dartington Hall, Devon
19.5 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
Among the figures people claim to see are a lady in white (usually in the garden), two other women in one of the bedrooms, and a horseman outside of the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Stables Bed and Breakfast
Kilmington, Devon
20.2 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
I stayed in this historic barn conversion which was a former stable back in the eighteenth century, and experienced a great deal of paranormal activity. Throughout the night, I thought I heard sounds similar to the whinnying of a horse, even though there were none present. I also heard disembodied ...
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Tors Hotel
Countess Wear, Devon
20.8 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This family run hotel is haunted by an angry poltergeist that slams doors on the upper floors of the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Churston Court
Countess Wear, Torbay
21.1 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
Monks are seen here walking around the grounds and even through the walls. One monk in particular is said to be in the kitchen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Watermans Arms
Countess Wear, Devon
22.5 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A woman in grey holding keys (known as Emily) is spotted here from time to time. She usually looks distressed or gloomy. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The White Hart Hotel
Okehampton, Devon
22.9 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The voice of a child name Peter can be heard at times. He is said to play with other children who come and visit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Okehampton Castle
Countess Wear, Devon
23 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A famous legend here surrounds a woman named Mary Howard. While Mary was a well-to-do woman, in the afterlife, she has been confused with a woman named Lady Frances Howard, who murdered four of her husbands. It is said that Mary is carried in a carriage made of bone and ...
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Royal Lion Hotel
Lyme Regis, Dorset
24.1 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This historic inn dates back to the early seventeenth century, and is believed by many to be haunted. Witnesses have reported a ghostly most that materialises in the hotel hallways and the sounds of disembodied footsteps. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Royal Castle Hotel
Dartmouth, England
24.4 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
At night, the sound of James II exile can be heard. Guests will hear the sounds of horses on cobblestone followed by people exiting or entering a stagecoach, the door of the coach slamming, and then the carriage will take off, followed by three bell chimes. Other spirits reported here ...
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Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth, Devon
25 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The ghosts of several men (positive and negative energies) are reported in the Victorian gun gallery and the old tower. Also in the tower, a young lady is reported as well as a child. Poltergeist activity has been reported in various areas, loud banging noises are heard, and emotions can ...
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The Choughs Hotel
Chard, Somerset
25.5 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
An inscription by the fireplace has a reputation for being unphotographable using flash; anyone who attempts to will have the camera malfunction, photo show up blurry, or not even show up at all. Upstairs, a knight has been seen, by the fireplace, an evil-looking old man has been spotted, and ...
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The Highwayman Inn
Countess Wear, Devon
25.9 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The ghost of a man named Sam has been reported wearing green and a feathered cap. He is said to have died in a battle somewhere around it. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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B3212
Countess Wear, Devon
26.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
After a motorcyclist died near this patch of road in the 1920's it is said that he will sometimes prevent accidents from occurring by taking control of the car or motorcycle (usually, the driver will see his pair of hands steering). There is also a belief that the hands are ...
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Taunton Castle
Taunton, Somerset
27.3 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
James Scott, an illegitimate heir to the throne, overthrew this castle in 1685, but only a month later, a retaliation cost him his life as well as most of his soldiers. Many were hung on the gallows, other were forced to become slaves, but doubtless, it is said many of ...
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Bettiscombe Manor
Countess Wear, England
28.3 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A businessman named Azariah Pinney had a slave who requested to be buried back in his homeland; after the death, Pinney didn't satisfy the demands and opted to have the slave buried at the local cemetery. Unfortunately, a terrible scream would roar through until the body was taken back to ...
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Clock House Inn
Countess Wear, Dorset
29 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
There are reports of various people sighting the apparition of a friendly young woman standing on the car park of the sixteenth century inn. Witnesses say she appears to have no legs. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Higher Filford Farmhouse
Countess Wear, Dorset
30.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This historic farmhouse is well known for its produce; and the entity that resides there. The apparition of an grey haired man in a red soldier's uniform allegedly haunts the cheese cellar underneath this house. If spoken to, he is known to disappear backwards into the cellar wall. (Submitted by Callum ...
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Bull Hotel
Bridport, England
31.9 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The upper floor of the hotel is reputedly haunted by children, who screams and cries have been heard by staff and guests. The apparition of a lady in a tweed outfit has been seen seated in the downstairs lobby. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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St. Mary's Church
Beaminster, Dorset
33.3 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The ghost of a murdered schoolboy named John Daniel has been seen here since the time of his death in 1728. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Devil's Stone Inn
Shebbear, Devon
34 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A playful girl, around aged 7, and a man with a grey beard have both been seen here. A coachman is also reported to wander around the restaurant area. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Pilchard Inn
Countess Wear, England
34.2 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A smuggler named Tom Crocker made this island his safe haven for some time. After his death centuries later (on the porch of this location), he is said to wander around the island (especially around the anniversary of his death). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Guildhall Building
Barnstaple, Devon
36.4 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This historic building is uses as both council offices and as a function hall. Staff have reported sighting two long dead council members wandering the premises after hours. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Minerva Inn
Plymouth, Plymouth
36.6 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
A tunnel system inside of here was used to send customers to the docks where they were placed on warships. A variety of ghostly women have been seen here including a woman with Elizabethan garb. Another spirit is said to be that of an angry man who yells at guests, ...
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Tudor Rose
Plymouth, Plymouth
36.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
Poltergeist activity is common here. Guests and employees report hearing footsteps in the upper rooms despite no one occupying them, as well as seeing figures that vanish quickly. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Plymouth Gin Distillery
Plymouth, Plymouth
36.8 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
Many ghosts have been picked up by psychic mediums. This includes: A woman and a child, a man with burns, and a man who had fallen all in the still room, numerous murders in the stock room, and a woman who had been stabbed to death in the Ladies' restroom. (Submitted ...
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Ilchester Arms Public House and Hotel
Countess Wear, Dorset
38.7 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This historic tavern and inn has always been a pet friendly establishment, which explains why the apparition of a large black dog has been seen bounding through the hallways of the public house. The other apparitions reported are a coin collector (who has been seen and heard in various parts ...
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Braunton Inn
Braunton, Devon
39 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
The spirit of a man named Barnard remains here. Not much is known about him. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Acorn Inn
Evershot, Dorset
39.5 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
This sixteenth century inn was a former coaching house, and is now home to the spectre of a murdered highwayman. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Sinai House
Lynton, Devon
39.5 miles from Countess Wear, UK-D4
45 different ghosts are here. Outside of the property is a tree that was once used to hang witches; some people who walk near the tree begin to feel emotionally distraught without knowing the knowledge of it. Inside of the premises, monks, soldiers, dark, malevolent shadows, and other full-bodied apparitions ...
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