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Victorian Ghost Woman

B3314 towards Tintagel, Port Isaac, Cornwall Apparition Victorian

On a stretch of road near Port Isaac in Cornwall, a driver named H Talbot had a frightening encounter in 2005. She had pulled over after thinking she'd hit an animal that darted out in front of her car. Looking in her rear view mirror, she was startled to see a woman in Victorian-style clothing standing in the middle of the road. The woman stared at Ms Talbot before vanishing into thin air. Shaken, Ms Talbot quickly drove away from the scene.

The B3314 road near Tintagel has a reputation for being a bit of a hotspot for paranormal activity. This particular incident occurred back in 2005 and remains one of the most well-documented cases of a ghostly apparition in the area. The woman in Victorian clothing is believed to be a spirit from a bygone era. While there's no concrete evidence to explain her presence, it's thought that she may be connected to the local history of the area. The fact that Ms Talbot was driving on a rural road at the time of the encounter adds to the mystique of the event.

Historical Context

The B3314 road near Port Isaac has a rich history dating back to the Victorian era.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
2005
Postcode Area
PL27

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