Skip to main content

Witch of Buxted Haunting

Nan Tucks Lane, Buxted, East Sussex Apparition Pre-Victorian

Nan Tucks Lane in Buxted is a rural road with a dark history. It's said that Nan, a local woman accused of witchcraft, used this very road to escape a mob of villagers who sought to lynch her. The lane is a quiet, winding route that cuts through the Sussex countryside, but at certain times of night, locals claim to see Nan's ghostly figure running along the road, reliving her desperate bid for freedom.

Historical records show that Nan was accused of witchcraft in the village, a charge that often led to brutal persecution in the 17th and 18th centuries. According to folklore, Nan took her own life in a nearby forest rather than face the consequences of her alleged crimes. Her spirit is said to haunt Nan Tucks Lane, which was likely named after her. While there are no contemporary accounts of the haunting, the legend has endured, and many believe that Nan's restless energy still courses through the road she used to escape.

Historical Context

17th or 18th century witchcraft accusations

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Local Legend
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Unknown
Postcode Area
TN22

Nearby Haunted Places

Legend 0.5 mi

The Wailing Well of Inveresk

Routing Well, Inveresk

Routing Well in Inveresk has long been associated with a strange, wailing sound that's said to precede a storm. This eerie phenomenon has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike for centuries. The well, situated in a quiet corner of the town, seems an unlikely spot for such a remarkable occurrence. Yet, it's precisely this juxtaposition of the ordinary and the unexplained that makes the Wailing Well of Inveresk so fascinating. As the wind picks up and the skies grow dark, the well's mournful cry is said to echo through the streets, a haunting harbinger of the storm to come.

Well Victorian
Read Full Story
Poltergeist 0.5 mi

Mackie's Farm Poltergeist

Mackie's Farm, Ringcroft

Mackie's Farm in Ringcroft, Lowlands, was once the site of a rather remarkable poltergeist case back in 1695. This wasn't just any ordinary haunting; the spirit seemed to have a particular grudge against the farm and its livestock. It started by releasing the herds from their enclosures, causing quite a commotion, and then things escalated with the entity bruising people using stones and sticks. It was a pretty intense situation, especially when priests came to try and exorcise the spirit, only to be driven away.

Farm Pre-Victorian
Read Full Story
Apparition 1.8 mi

Silent Ghost of Blackboys Inn

Blackboys Inn Inn, Blackboys

Blackboys Inn has stood for centuries, its stone walls bearing witness to countless events, but perhaps the most poignant is the haunting of Anne Starr. This quiet, unassuming presence is believed to be the ghost of a woman who died in childbirth within the very building. What's remarkable about Anne's ghost is that she has never made a sound, a silent spectre that has been felt by many but heard by none. Her story is a tragic one, a life cut short in the midst of bringing new life into the world.

Historic Inn Pre-Victorian
Read Full Story
UFO 1.9 mi

Uckfield Red Lights Sighting

London Road, Uckfield

Over the skies of Uckfield, a most unusual sighting took place in October 2007. Several people reported seeing sixty or more red lights moving in close formation. The lights seemed to be performing a coordinated movement, captivating those who witnessed this unusual phenomenon. The red lights eventually moved away, leaving onlookers with a sense of wonder and curiosity about what they had just seen.

Road Modern
Read Full Story
Apparition 2 mi

Uckfield Hanged Woman Ghost

Uckfield Community Technology College, Uckfield

Uckfield Community Technology College seems like an ordinary school, but locals whisper about a tragic tale linked to its past. The site was once earmarked for a new hospital and housing estate, which would displace a local landowner. Legend has it that this woman took her own life by hanging, unable to bear the thought of losing her home and land. Since then, her restless spirit has been spotted around the area, now a school. Some say she still roams, searching for peace.

School Late 20th century
Read Full Story
Unknown 3.4 mi

Phantom Peacock of Five Ashes

A267, Five Ashes

On a stretch of road in Five Ashes, Sussex, a rather unusual phenomenon has been reported. It's here on the A267 that motorists have claimed to have hit a peacock crossing the road, not once but twice, in October 2006. Wildlife rescuers were called to the scene on both occasions, only to find no evidence of the bird's existence. It's a puzzling incident that has left many wondering if the peacock was ever really there at all. Was it a phantom bird, a misperception, or something more inexplicable?

Road Modern
Read Full Story

Stay Nearby

Haunted hotels and accommodation near Nan Tucks Lane