Shadows in the Nave: A Guide to the Haunted Churches of England

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But St Mary’s is home to something much more disturbing than its lion-head gargoyles and grotesque corbels.

Father Benedictus appears in the cloisters around five or six o'clock in the evening, floating slightly above the ground as the floor level is lower than it was during his life-time. Ahead, you will find a list of the most haunted churches around the world and details about each location's awry past and scary present. Often referred to as Europe’s Alcatraz, the jail contained some 25,000 inmates (men, women, and children) during its 150 years of operation, publicly hung many prisoners, and buried their bodies within the prison walls. All the information you need is there, I did read once many young people used to visit in the 80's and 90% of them ended up been sectioned and it made them ill, not sure if its true or not. Over two hundred unidentified bodies were discovered when the floor was taken up during the reign of Queen Victoria.The main attraction is certainly the crypt/charnel house, decorated with the bones of about 4000 priests collected between 1528 and 1870 from the old Capuchin cemetery. The moderators of /r/Ghosts reserve the right to moderate posts and comments at their discretion, with regard to their perception of the suitability of said posts and comments for this subreddit. According to that article, it's "amongst the most haunted spots in Lincolnshire" it's certainly the first I've heard of it. Several tragic events that occurred at the now-historic site have contributed to the alleged paranormal activity.

The Abbey’s Tomb of the Unknown Warrior is a poignant memorial to the soldiers who died in World War 1. The complex history is rife with tales of burning witches, monks, a Centurian on horseback, real evidence of Devil worship and ritual sacrifice and even rumour that a pagan burial site resided in that exact location over 5,000 years ago. Some of these tales immortalise previous parishioners, but more usually, the tales commemorate dark deeds or criminal activity. The Stanley Hotel’s stately Georgian architecture and world-renowned whiskey bar have lured travelers to Estes Park since opening in 1909, but the hotel reached new levels of fame after inspiring Stephen King to create The Shining’s fictional Overlook Hotel.Augustine Lighthouse is visited by more than 216,000 people annually, but it’s just as well-known for its otherworldly guests. A new vicar arrived in Derwent Woodlands in Derbyshire, and was none too pleased to discover the tradition of the Sermon for the Dead. You don’t have to be religious to be moved by La Recoleta Cemetery, which features thousands of statues, fairytale grottoes, and intricate tombstones, as well as the remains of Argentina’s most iconic figure—Eva Perón. As the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, the stunning York Minster is believed to date back to 627 AD. At the entrance of the crypt there is a plaque stating: “That which you are is what we were; that which we are is what you will be”.

But, how about the churches that are the live altar of ghosts, goblins, ghouls and others of their tribe? Legends and ghost stories abound, including the tale of a former slave named Chloe, who had her ear chopped off after she was caught eavesdropping. Located along the Nile River near Luxor, the Valley of the Kings is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt (and the entire world).However, the tomb of Miles Coverdale, the man who gave us the first English Bible and who died in 1535, can be found in the haunted churches south east corner. Maybe this is the reason that his cowled figure has been both seen and heard many times within the church. The locals believe the church to be haunted by the devil because the altar of the church faces the southern direction—towards the hell. For an extra dose of spine-tingling experiences, try and visit the ship’s engine room, considered by many to be a “hotbed” of paranormal activity.