Clegg Hall is a Grade II listed building dating from the 17th century. Some time between 1910 and 1920 the Hall fell into ruin and remained so until recently. It was put up for sale in 2011 and is a private residence. The Hall is of interest for it has a Boggart story associated with it.
Buried Treasure / Demons / English Folktales / Folklore / Folktales / Legends / Occult / Occult Traditions / Witchcraft
by Ian · Published January 27, 2013 · Last modified January 1, 2019
The 17th century Bearnshaw Tower (or Bernshaw Tower) is said to have collapsed in the 1860’s when its foundations were dug away by people hunting for hidden treasure. This pele tower though is best known for its association with a witch, Lady Sybil, who’s story below appeared in ‘Lancashire Legends’ (1873) by John Harland & T T Wilkinson.
Apparitions / Haunted Hotels / Haunted Wedding Venue / Hauntings
by Ian · Published January 27, 2013 · Last modified December 26, 2018
The four star rated Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel is a 16th Century manor house upon who’s Cedar Lawn the first performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ allegedly took place.
Hauntings / Poltergiests / Screaming Skulls
by Ian · Published January 26, 2013 · Last modified December 5, 2018
Timberbottom Farm (demolished), Bradshaw Church, Bradshaw Hall (demolished 1950’s) and Turton Tower are all associated with the story of two skulls that have been linked to haunt like experiences.
Now owned by Blackburn and Darwen Council, the reputedly haunted 15th century Turton Tower is open to the public and hosts a number of events organised by the Friends of Turton Tower.
Hauntings / Photographed Ghosts
by Ian · Published January 24, 2013 · Last modified November 21, 2018
According to the Daily Mail in a 7 January 2012 article entitled ‘The ghost of the Valleys?
Haunted Hotels / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings
by Ian · Published January 23, 2013 · Last modified November 28, 2018
Built by the architects J.B. & W. Atkinson in 1865, the Dean Court Hotel was originally three separate houses for Clergy from the nearby York Minster.
Apparitions / Early Christianity / Hauntings
by Ian · Published January 22, 2013 · Last modified November 28, 2018
The largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe, York Minster dates from between 1220 and 1472. It is built upon the site of York’s Roman Basilica and subsequently the location chosen for an early Christian Church (627AD – 640AD).
Apparitions / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings
by Ian · Published January 22, 2013 · Last modified December 22, 2018
The Court Oak built in 1932 has a reputation of being haunted. The following Mirror article entitled ‘Wine snob ghost ‘haunting Birmingham pub smashes house wine bottles’ dates from 30 October 2011.
The Coventry Telegraph published the following story entitled ‘Riddle of the Astley ghostly monk’ on 21 April 2008. ‘TURN right at the first crossroads you come to as you follow the B4102 southwest out of Nuneaton towards Meriden and you will find the small hamlet of Astley.
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