Circular earthworks, Coxbench

The Circular earthworks in Coxbench are home to a fascinating legend known as The Devil's Shovel Full. This ancient site is said to have been created by Old Nick himself, the devil, after he lost his shoe and was forced to drop a shovel full of earth. According to local lore, the devil had intended to dam the River Derwent in Derby, but his plans were foiled by his carelessness. To this day, the earthworks remain, a testament to the devil's mischief.

St Alkmund's Church, Duffield

St Alkmund's Church in Duffield stands as a testament to a rather unusual piece of local folklore. It's said that the church was originally meant to be built next to Duffield Castle, but it seems the Devil had other plans. Every night for a week, the building materials mysteriously relocated to the current site, and eventually, the church was erected there. This legend has been documented by paranormal researcher Wayne Anthony in his book Haunted Derbyshire and the Peak District.

Former Old Nag's Head Public House, Smalley

The Former Old Nag's Head Public House in Smalley has stood vacant for years, its once bustling rooms now silent and still. Yet, on one fateful evening in November 2013, a passerby caught a glimpse of a female figure standing by a window, only to vanish moments later. This fleeting sighting has left many questions unanswered, fuelling speculation about the identity and purpose of this ghostly apparition.

Manor House, Belper

In the sleepy town of Belper, nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, stands a manor house with a dark and sinister reputation. It's said that back in the 1940s, a woman staying here woke up to an unbearable pressure on her neck, as if an unseen force was trying to constrict her. The air was thick with the sound of heavy breathing, but when she looked around, she was alone, bathed in the pale light of the moon. It was as if a phantom presence had invaded her personal space, leaving her shaken and frightened.

The Knowle, Hazelwood

The Knowle in Hazelwood, Derbyshire, has a reputation for strange nocturnal occurrences. After the passing of Edith Maud Hull, the author who once called this place home, The Knowle became the headquarters for the Anglamol company. It wasnt long before staff members began to wonder if they were being kept company by a ghostly presence. They hadnt experienced anything themselves but occasionally received queries from curious individuals asking if they heard unusual noises at night.

St Warburg's Churchyard, Spondon

St Warburg's Churchyard in Spondon is home to a rather unusual phenomenon known as the Devil's Headstone. This location has been the subject of local legend for decades, with many claiming to have seen the image of the devil, or Old Nick, on a headstone from a distance. The illusion was reportedly visible from a nearby path, but would vanish when approached. One witness recalled walking past the headstone on their way to school in the 1960s and 1970s, and noted that the headstone was eventually moved in the 1980s, destroying the pareidolia.