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Ghostly Horse Sighting

Hill, Hartington, Derbyshire Apparition Post-War

Hartington Hill in Derbyshire is known for a rather unusual sighting back in 1962. Three members of the Royal Observer Corps were out on the hill when they reportedly saw a ghostly horse run up the slope. The exact area of the sighting isn't well documented but it's said to have been a pretty standard day at the time. The witnesses were part of the Royal Observer Corps so they were likely observant individuals not prone to flights of fancy. The fact that they all saw the same thing adds weight to their account.

In the early 1960s the Royal Observer Corps was still an active organisation in the UK. Their role was to identify and track aircraft during wartime and they had a keen eye for detail. On this particular occasion they were based in the countryside around Hartington. The ghostly horse they saw was apparently quite a clear sighting. It's not known what the horse might have represented or why it was seen but it's an intriguing piece of local folklore. The sighting remains a curious footnote in the history of the area.

Historical Context

The Royal Observer Corps was active in the UK during and after World War II

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Hill
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1962
Postcode Area
DE45

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