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0The Edward Jenner Museum
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
3.3 miles from purton, UK-E6
A recent photo taken in the attic caught what appeared to be a man sitting in a chair. Many believe that the ghost of Edward Jenner himself, father of modern vaccination, resides in his old home and is likely to be the figure in the photo. Another spirit has been ...
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Berkeley Castle
Berkeley, Gloucestershire
3.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
The castle used to have a foul pit where animal carcasses, and occasionally that of a human, were dumped. Some prisoners were locked in a nearby cell where the stench itself was enough to make them ill and soon die. One prisoner was King Edward II who managed to survive ...
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Littledean Jail
purton, Gloucestershire
5.9 miles from purton, UK-E6
It's common to hear children crying in the lower sections. A man in a green uniform is seen in the courtroom and the former jailer is said to throw people around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Woodchester Mansion
purton, Gloucestershire
7.5 miles from purton, UK-E6
The chapel is said to have the most activity; it is said that Satanic rituals once took place in here and with it. A tall apparition as well as an element have settled in, possibly because of it. Other figures around the mansion include an elderly woman who grabs visitors, ...
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Owlpen Manor
purton, Gloucestershire
7.7 miles from purton, UK-E6
Four ghosts have made their presence known here: the first if that of Queen Margaret of Anjou who returned here in death because of the joy it brought her in life. In the east wing, a monk in black; people are unsure whether or not he was fleeing from a ...
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Ancient Ram Inn
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
8.1 miles from purton, UK-E6
Supposedly the site of many pagan rituals when it was first built, this site is location to a woman who can be found in "The Witch's Room". She was accused of witchcraft in the early 16th century and later burned at the stake, but remains here. Another room, "The Bishop's ...
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St. Briavels Castle
Saint Briavels, Gloucestershire
8.2 miles from purton, UK-E6
King John's bedroom was once used as a courtroom where many were sentenced to death; visitors have described an odd and unexplainable atmosphere in here. In this room, a baby is also heard crying. Guests who visit the Hanging Room have described the sensation of being choked, like the prisoners ...
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Petty France Manor
Petty France, South Gloucestershire
13.2 miles from purton, UK-E6
The two most well-known ghosts are that of Amelia (who died during childbirth) and is known for making the chandelier swing around, and that of a man who sits alone in the dining room appearing and disappearing spontaneously. Many others ghosts are thought to frequent here. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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The Dower House, Stoke Park
Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire
17.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
The ghost of Lady Elizabeth Somerset is reported to knock three times at her memorial if she is present (she died after falling from her horse). Some people report seeing her and other report the sound of horse hooves. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Hellens Manor
purton, Herefordshire
18 miles from purton, UK-E6
A family disowned their daughter, Hetty, after she eloped. When she returned to her family, they locked her away in the house for thirty years. Hetty is seen walking around the manor as is the ghost of a Cromwell-era priest, and a naval lieutenant. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
18.3 miles from purton, UK-E6
The Grey Lady is seen in the James Ody room; she was said to have an unhappy marriage and wound up here. In the Foe room, the door was jammed from the inside, but when workers went inside to investigate, found nothing wrong. Objects have been smashed and cold spots ...
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Old Hankerton Vicarage
purton, Wiltshire
19.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
A former resident of the early twentieth century vicarage reportedly saw a disembodied pair of legs dressed in grey flannel trousers wandering through the property before vanishing on several occasions. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Pembroke Road, Clifton
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.1 miles from purton, UK-E6
This street used to be used as a gallows. Two of the reported ghosts include that of a phantom dwarf and a beggar named Jenkins Protheroe. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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All Saints Church
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.3 miles from purton, UK-E6
A monk is said to wander around here and a very vicious elderly has been known to cause fear in those who visit. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Odeon Cinema
City Centre, City of Bristol
20.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
A former manager, Robert Parrington Jackson, was murdered here back in 1946. Cold spots, unnerving feelings, and sometimes, his apparition are all reported. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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University of Bristol - Tyndall Avenue
Bristol, England
20.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
Students commonly report a headless horseman while walking along Tyndall Avenue. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Rummer
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.5 miles from purton, UK-E6
The ghost of a girl in a nightgown has been reported here. She is said to have died of pneumonia during the Elizabethan era. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Rectory
Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire
20.7 miles from purton, UK-E6
A local guide on haunted buildings referred to the rectory as one of the most haunted buildings in town, but the origin of the haunting is unknown. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Hatchet
Bristol, Avon
20.7 miles from purton, UK-E6
The ghost of a highwayman is said to be here. Most of the phenomena is in the cellar or older portions of the building. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Llandoger Trow
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.7 miles from purton, UK-E6
The 1664 Llandoger Trow pub building is rumored to have been the inspiration for the Admiral Benbow in Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Treasure Island" and the place where Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk, his inspirition for "Robinson Crusoe." Some believe the pub may even have been visited a time or two ...
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Bristol Old Vic
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.7 miles from purton, UK-E6
A woman from the 18th Century (believed to be actress Sarah Siddons or Sarah Macready) haunts here. She is said to haunt the theatre, particularly backstage. Other reports detail a phantom stagehand who will move objects around. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Granary
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.7 miles from purton, UK-E6
A man in Victorian garb is said to haunt the upstairs areas; he is believed to have fallen down a lift shaft. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Brandon Hill
Bristol, City of Bristol
20.8 miles from purton, UK-E6
Supposedly, the ghost of a drummer boy is reported to be here. Locals will sometimes hear his drumming at night. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The Ostrich Inn
Bristol, England
21 miles from purton, UK-E6
I worked here about 30 years ago in the kitchen. I used to hear a little child running up and down the stairs. When I would look there was no-one there. I was told it was the ghost of a little girl who had died falling down the stairs. (Submitted by ...
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Arnos Vale Cemetery
Bristol, England
21 miles from purton, UK-E6
The resting place of many soldiers from World War I and II, people will feel cold spots and sometimes see figures in their peripheral vision who aren't there. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Arnos Manor Hotel
Bristol, Avon
21 miles from purton, UK-E6
Once a Catholic school, a bombing during World War II revealed the skeleton of a nun who was bricked behind a wall. Spirits are seen going up and down the stairs, objects are tossed around, and guests get pushed around or touched. Active rooms include the bar (where a man ...
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SS Great Britain
Bristol, City of Bristol
21.1 miles from purton, UK-E6
Former captain, John Gray is heard dragging his boots around the deck, going up and down the stairs. A Victorian woman has also been sensed on deck and sometimes, the energy on here has made people sick to their stomachs. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Mill Street
Prestbury, Gloucestershire
21.1 miles from purton, UK-E6
A headless horsemen is seen riding down this street. He was knocked off of his horse, interrogated for his political connections, then beheaded. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Spike Island
Bristol, City of Bristol
21.3 miles from purton, UK-E6
A woman in white supposedly haunts here, as does a man whose eyes are black holes. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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The White Hart
Bristol, City of Bristol
21.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
A man murdered his brother over a land dispute around here. He is said to remain here. Other reports are that of ghostly activity in the cellar. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Ashton Court
purton, North Somerset
21.9 miles from purton, UK-E6
Reports of a headless horseman on the court's grounds, other reports of poltergeist activity. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Five Alls Public House
Chippenham, England
23.5 miles from purton, UK-E6
The public house is rumoured to be haunted by an old woman, a former tenant of the inn. People have reported furniture moving around by itself and lights that turn on and off by themselves. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Tourist Information Centre - Arnold House
Corsham, Wiltshire
23.9 miles from purton, UK-E6
This historic house, currently serving as the town information centre, is haunted by the apparitions of two men in period clothing. The turn lights on and off and have been known to cause power failures. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Magpie
Chippenham, England
24.1 miles from purton, UK-E6
This store is located in a former tavern, and is believed to be haunted by three apparitions. The first is that of a man in a Trilby hat, who has been seen by staff and customers on the ground floor. The other apparitions are of a middle-aged woman and her ...
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Avon Fire and Rescue Station
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
24.4 miles from purton, UK-E6
A ghost of a templar has been seen here. According to legend, he might have been involved with occult activity. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Skirrid Mountain Inn
purton, Monmouthshire
24.8 miles from purton, UK-E6
The Skirrid Mountain Inn is the oldest Welsh pub (built over 900 years ago). Once a court where people were condemned, the judge himself (referred to as 'The Hanging Judge') is believed to be on the upper floors wandering; the hangman who worked alongside the judge is believed to still ...
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Fat Fowl Restaurant
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
28.3 miles from purton, UK-E6
There are reports of the piano in the dining room playing by itself, but when staff investigate, there is no one there. An unseen presence moves around cutlery and opens and closes doors. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Beehive Inn
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
29.1 miles from purton, UK-E6
Reports of the apparition of a young woman appearing in various rooms. (Believed to currently be closed). (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Jolly Tar Inn and Public House
purton, Swindon
30.8 miles from purton, UK-E6
Guests and staff alike have encountered the apparition of a tall man who haunts the establishment. Other strange activity reported hear includes ghostly laughter and strange noises. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Crown Inn
purton, Wiltshire
30.9 miles from purton, UK-E6
Guests hear have been harassed by an unseen presence, which blows on their necks, pushes them, brushes against them and even twists their ears. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Clifton Hotel and Brewery
Swindon, Swindon
31 miles from purton, UK-E6
This hotel and brewery is haunted by a poltergeist who likes to throw glasses and break sherry bottles. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Check Inn
purton, Swindon
31.5 miles from purton, UK-E6
Staff and customers at this old pub have reported seeing apparitions in period clothing wandering through the bar area that vanish suddenly when approached. Various visitors have reported experiencing the vision of a man in a powdered wig writing poetry. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Planks Auction Rooms
Swindon, Swindon
31.8 miles from purton, UK-E6
These historic auction rooms have been converted to apartments, but alleged hauntings have been reported ever since there conversion. Tenants have reported loud crashes and bangs when there is no one around, and a pale face that peers from the upper floor windows before vanishing. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Palace Cinema
Devizes, Wiltshire
32.9 miles from purton, UK-E6
The cinema is haunted by the apparitions of two men in period clothing, who have been seen in the lounge and on the staircase. The projectionist booth is also haunted, with reports of cold spots and the sensation of an unseen presence. During closing hours, staff reportedly hear loud footsteps ...
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The Black Swan Hotel
Devizes, Wiltshire
32.9 miles from purton, UK-E6
A woman in a white dress is seen throughout the hotel, usually floating in and out of walls. In the cellar, visitors report faces showing up in photos (coming out of the walls). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Upstairs and Downstairs Antiques
Devizes, Wiltshire
33 miles from purton, UK-E6
Paranormal occurrences reported by staff working here include disembodied footsteps and the inexplicable smell of smoke. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Tretower Court and Castle
Tretower, Powys
33 miles from purton, UK-E6
A woman is seen in Room 2; she is believed to Mary Anne Vaughan, still waiting for her husband, Roger, to come home. Submitted by Chris Berglund
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Avebury Church
Avebury, Wiltshire
33.2 miles from purton, UK-E6
A local riding past the churchyard on a bicycle reported seeing a tall white apparition standing there. I myself have visited this church, and have seen a shadowy figure sitting at a pew near the front. After mentioning this comment to a local, he reported having seen strange lights and ...
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Wiltshire Museum
Devizes, Wiltshire
33.2 miles from purton, UK-E6
This museum was formerly the mansion owned by the Cunningham family, and the matriarch of the family reportedly appears in the museum after hours and wanders around the building. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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The Lodge
Avebury, Wiltshire
33.3 miles from purton, UK-E6
This historic bed and breakfast is haunted by at least three apparitions. Guests have seen the apparition of a young woman, a man in Georgian clothing and a phantom coach drawn by four jet black horses. Staff have heard a voice which speaks to them in French. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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