Nun of Hinchingbrooke House
Hinchingbrooke House in Huntingdon is said to be haunted by the ghost of a nun. Legend has it that she tried to run off with a monk, but they were both caught and executed. The nun's spirit is thought to haunt the cloister garth and the grounds of the house. People have reported seeing a phantom woman floating six inches above the staircase, and a cavalier is said to haunt a room where he was killed. It's possible that the nun's ghost is connected to the one that haunts the nearby bridge.
The history of Hinchingbrooke House dates back to the 12th century when it was a monastery. The house has had various owners over the centuries, but its past as a place of worship and learning may be connected to the ghostly sightings. The nun's story is just one of several legends associated with the house. There's also the story of a cavalier who was killed in one of the rooms, and people have reported seeing his ghostly figure. The house has been extensively renovated, but it still retains much of its original character, making it a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in history and the paranormal.
Hinchingbrooke House was originally a monastery founded in the 12th century.
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