Trail of Terror: The Black Monk of Pontefract, Cripple Creek Jail, Firehouse Phantom, and Other True Hauntings

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One of the most popular explanations suggests that a Cluniac Monk was hanged across the street for raping and murdering a young girl. It is said by some that Pontefract once held a record for being the town with the highest number of pubs per square mile in the UK, [37] [38] but this is likely an urban legend, and the title is currently held by another town.

There is activity blowing up here daily, with every investigation or any visit the Blank Monk of Pontefract is showing us all why this is considered Europe´s most haunted house.B., "The Genesis of a Popular Hero" in Robin Hood in Popular Culture: Violence, Transgression and Justice, ed.

The Pritchard Haunting continued on for several years during which time two exorcisms were performed. The de Lacys lived in the castle for more than two centuries [12] and were holders of the castle and the Honour of Pontefract from 1067 [13] until the death of Alice de Lacy in 1348.The Black Monk lived some time in the sixteenth century in and around the area the East Drive estate stands today. Then they noticed a white powder falling from the ceiling, and sounds as if someone was walking up there. Pinpointing it further to the Black Monk, a Clunaic monk who was hung for the rape and murder of a young girl. Pontefract Racecourse is the longest continuous horse racing circuit in Europe at 2miles 125yards (3,333m; 16.

In close proximity to the village of Wentbridge there are, or were, some notable landmarks which relate to Robin Hood.

They will attempt a 72 hour lock down in the location said to be home of the worlds most violent poltergeist, 30 east drive in the UK. Elon Musk warns AI is 'one of the biggest threats' to humanity as he joins world leaders at Bletchley Park. The town of Pontefract and the village of Wentbridge are of central importance to the legend of Robin Hood, as it was told in the Middle Ages. Others witness the same back-cloaked entity that looked like a monk but all were unable to see a face under the hood.

To commemorate this, English Heritage has sited a Blue Plaque on the bridge that stands in the heart of the village, above the River Went, lending weight to Pontefract's claims to be the true home of Robin Hood. Both awoke one night to see a cloaked dark figure at the bottom of their bed watching them before it simply “disappeared. The mayor went round, the police, they had psychic investigators, friends and family - so many people saw it.

This consideration ensures that the narrow 30 East Drive remains unobstructed and parking doesn’t interfere with the bus route. The family attempted to persevere in the property, to begin with, even appearing to succeed for a time. It lies around 3miles (5km) southeast of its nearest town of size, Pontefract, close to the A1 road. Perhaps worse for the Pritchards, the activity continued, and seemed to be getting more often and more aggressive. Uncover the mysteries, delve into the history, and embrace the chilling allure of a haunted past that refuses to fade away.