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Trapped Priest of Oldbury

Oldbury Court Stately Home, Bristol, Avon Apparition Pre-Victorian

Oldbury Court Stately Home on Whiteladies Road in Bristol is said to be haunted by the ghost of a priest who met a tragic end. Legend has it that this priest hid away from his enemies in a priest hole but became trapped and slowly starved to death. The location has a history of paranormal activity dating back to 1941 when a group of nine women working for the BBC stayed at the site and were reportedly disturbed by the phantom priest and a handful of female spooks.

The haunting at Oldbury Court Stately Home has been reported over several decades. In the 1970s a small group of teenagers claimed to have seen the monk walking through a wall. Similar sightings were reported around 1990. These encounters suggest that the priest's spirit has lingered for centuries possibly due to the violent and untimely nature of his death. The site's complex history and the priest's tragic fate may have contributed to the multiple reports of paranormal activity.

Historical Context

The site dates back to the time of the English Civil War when priest holes were commonly used by Catholic priests to hide from persecution.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Stately Home
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1941, 1970s, and circa 1990
Postcode Area
BS8

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