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Slapton Ghost Girl on Horseback

Road from Slaptonbury Mill, Slapton, Buckinghamshire Apparition Pre-Victorian

The rural road from Slaptonbury Mill in Buckinghamshire is said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl on horseback. Legend has it that the girl and her horse were swept away to their deaths when the mill stream flooded. To this day, locals and travellers claim to hear the sound of horse's hooves echoing through the quiet countryside. One driver reported a spine-tingling encounter while travelling between Ivinghoe Aston and Slapton; they thought they'd hit the horse, so stopped, only to find no one there.

Circa 1980, this haunting was first reported, sparking curiosity among locals and paranormal enthusiasts alike. The story goes that the girl, dressed in old-fashioned attire, rides a white horse, leaving witnesses shaken. Although the farm on the other side of the village is no longer standing, the apparition remains a topic of conversation. While there's no concrete evidence to pinpoint the exact date of the tragedy, the story has become an integral part of local folklore.

Historical Context

The area has a history of flooding, which may have contributed to the tragic event.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Circa 1980
Postcode Area
MK43

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