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Glowing Eyed Shadow Figure

Unidentified cottage, Shotton Colliery, Durham Apparition Victorian

In the small village of Shotton Colliery, County Durham, a miner named Lamb and his family moved into a cottage, only to be faced with a series of strange occurrences. Every night, something would rattle and shake the front door, leading them to initially suspect a practical joker. However, after a night of snow, when the door was opened, no footsteps could be seen, leaving the family puzzled. It was Lamb's son who spotted a shadowy figure outside the cottage one night, which reportedly had glowing red eyes.

Circa 1900, this haunting manifestation took place in an unidentified cottage in Shotton Colliery. The family experienced unexplained knocking and shaking at the front door, which they could not attribute to any natural cause. The son's sighting of a shadowy figure with glowing red eyes added to the mystery. The incident remains a documented case of paranormal activity in the area, with multiple witnesses, including the miner and his son, corroborating the events.

Historical Context

Shotton Colliery was a mining village in County Durham, active during the Victorian period.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Private Property
Date / Era
Circa 1900
Postcode Area
DH6

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