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Monk's Incense Ghost

Church House Inn Inn, Broadhempston, Devon Apparition Medieval

The Church House Inn in Broadhempston is famous for its unexplained and heavenly aroma of incense. This quaint Devon inn was once a humble cottage for monks and it's thought that the sweet smell lingers from the long dead monks celebrating their festivals. The fragrance appears at specific times of the year, namely Christmas and Easter, leaving patrons and staff in wonder. Imagine walking into a cosy pub on a chilly winter's evening only to be greeted by the comforting scent of incense, it's a sensory experience like no other.

Dating back centuries, the Church House Inn has a rich history that predates its current role as a welcoming pub. Originally serving as a cottage for monks, it's little surprise that the building retains a spiritual atmosphere. Over the years, numerous people have reported catching a whiff of incense at Christmas and Easter. While the exact cause remains a mystery, it's believed to be connected to the inn's monastic past. The reoccurring nature of this phenomenon suggests that the monks' festive traditions somehow continue, albeit in a non-corporeal form.

Historical Context

Former monk's cottage, now a historic inn

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Historic Inn
Activity Types
Olfactory
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Varies: Christmas and Easter (reoccurring)
Postcode Area
TQ12

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