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Understanding This Spirit Type

Child Spirit

The spirit of a child, often playful, mischievous, or sorrowful.

What is a Child Spirit?

Child spirits are the ghosts of children who have passed away. Their manifestations can vary widely, reflecting the diverse personalities of children. Some may be playful or mischievous, moving small objects, giggling, or running. Others might appear sad or lost, with reports of soft crying or shy apparitions. Encounters with child spirits can be particularly poignant and are often associated with locations where children lived, played, or tragically died.

Documented Child Spirit Spirits (2)

The Young Girl

Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel

Devon
Late 18th century (1780s-1790s)

The spirit of a young girl, sometimes described as faceless, is reported to knock on guest room doors at the Best Western Exeter Lord Haldon Country Hotel, believed by some to be connected to the Palk family.

The Playful Little Girl

The Devil's Stone Inn

Devon
17th-18th century

A young girl's spirit is reported at The Devil's Stone Inn, believed to be the ghost of a child who died during the inn's early years as a farmhouse and coaching stop, known for her playful nature and attempts to engage guests in games.