Southern Ghost: 8 (A Death on Demand Mysteries)

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Dubbed as one of the most haunted buildings in the country, if not the world, The Ancient Ram Inn in Wotton-under-Edge, is home to a whole host of paranormal activity. A popular legend surrounding the Inn is that of a witch burned at the stake in the 1500s after taking refuge in one of the rooms. The statuesque Sudeley Castle is a wonder to marvel at; playing an integral part in English history for over 100 years, it is easy to while an afternoon away in the castle’s many exhibits and glorious gardens.

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Newark Park is nestled in an unspoilt corner of Gloucestershire countryside. Most famous for its impressive views, the Tudor Lodge and its scenic surrounding gardens also have a set of spooky tales to tell. It’s also home to some particularly spooky tales including ghosts, murder, bloody battles, witchcraft and religious persecution. Built in the early 12th century, St Briavel’s was once an important royal castle on the frontier with Wales and lies on the edge of a steep scarp above the River Wye. There’s also the charging horseman who has been seen upon his galloping horse in Shaw Green Lane and the Burgage; and the Headless Horseman who, according to local legend, was a royal dispatch rider who was beheaded after interrogation of the Roundheads of Prestbury.The most frequent reports are of the ‘Grey Lady’ who has been spotted walking the corridors of the hotel on several occasions, and then vanishing. She is believed to be a ghost of a maid who once worked there and upon cruel treatment by her mistress, became severely depressed and jumped out of a window on the top floor before plunging to her death in the garden below. Guests have also woken up to the banging of a kettle drum thought to by a small drummer boy. One such witnessed event was that of poltergeist activity in the 1970s. A group conducted a séance in one the castle’s prison cells and a priest was later called to exorcise whatever had been awoken following some terrifying repercussions.

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For those eager to spot a ghost or experience some paranormal activity, Gloucester holds many haunted locations with spine chilling stories to tell. Woodchester Mansion, a 19th century Victorian gothic masterpiece, lies hidden in a secluded Cotswolds valley. An architectural dream, the Grade I listed building was mysteriously abandoned mid-construction. Over the years, a rich history has been played out within the walls of the beautiful Nomadic Berkeley Castle. Mystery lies behind the pretty Regency facades of Cheltenham, and the town is home to many unexplained supernatural events including one of the most documented and highly researched cases in British paranormal history: The Morton Case.

The Tudor House Hotel is a gorgeous oak beamed wonder, with views spanning the River Avon, that sits in the middle of Tewkesbury’s high street. The 16th century Tudor building has a rich history so there’s a little wonder that a few spectres have decided to linger long after death. Members may not offer to supply or facilitate the unlawful supply of AAS, POMS or other controlled drugs on TMuscle or its messaging systems. In a beautiful rural setting beside the River Windrush lie the picturesque ruins of Minster Lovell Hall, a former 15th century Oxfordshire manor house. Built in the 1430s, after several changes of hands the hall was abandoned and eventually demolished in the 18th century, leaving the remains that stand today.