Frightened Woman of Handforth
The Old Parsonage in Handforth has been home to a restless spirit for centuries. They say a woman who died of fright when Prince Charles visited Handforth Hall in 1745 still roams these halls. Her presence is a chilling reminder of the events that took place here over 250 years ago. The story goes that the woman's life was cut short by sheer terror, and her spirit has been trapped here ever since.
Historical records show that Prince Charles did indeed visit Handforth Hall in 1745, during the Jacobite rising. It's likely that the woman in question was a member of the household or a local resident who was caught up in the excitement of the time. Alongside the ghostly woman, a gamekeeper with a black dog has also been spotted in the area, although it's said that a parson may have laid this spirit to rest. The haunting at the Old Parsonage is a fascinating example of a reportedly long-standing ghostly presence in Cheshire.
The Jacobite rising of 1745
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