Moat Field, Wickford

Moat Field in Wickford is a place where the ordinary and the unexplained seem to collide. It's here that numerous people have reported catching glimpses of moving shadows, always just out of sight, as if the darkness itself was shifting and twisting. One particularly unsettling encounter involved a tractor driver who, after a close encounter with a shadow, found his vehicle covered in scratches. This incident left him shaken and added to the local legend that the Devil is waiting in this field for the soul of a knight who made a clever, yet ultimately binding, promise.

Copse near river close to St George's Hospital, Hornchurch

Deep in the heart of Hornchurch, a eerie presence lurks within a copse near the River Roding, close to St George's Hospital. Locals have whispered about a phantom old man who emerges from the trees, beckoning people towards the river. His intentions are unclear, but his actions are said to be luring, as if trying to entice the living into the water. The atmosphere is tense, and those who have caught a glimpse of him cant help but feel an unsettling sense of unease.

North side of A13 near Fanton Hall, North Benfleet

Screeching Boy's Wood, a small woodland on the north side of the A13 near Fanton Hall in North Benfleet, Essex, is home to a haunting that has been reported since 1734. The wood takes its name from a tragic event in which a ploughboy was allegedly murdered by his master. The ghostly presence, known as the Screeching Ploughboy, has been seen and heard by numerous people over the years. Some claim to have heard the blood-curdling screams of the ploughboy, while others have caught glimpses of the phantom figure. The haunting has become a well-known legend in the area, with many believing that the ploughboy's spirit still roams the wood, seeking justice or revenge.

Road leading to East Hannington, Rettendon

Rettendon road is said to be haunted by the ghost of a farmer riding his horse and cart. This eerie apparition has been spotted by motorists and locals alike, often at dusk or in the dead of night. The ghostly horse and trap are thought to be a harbinger of doom or a spectral messenger from beyond the grave. Some claim to have seen the ghostly farmer urging his horse on, as if in a great hurry to reach a destination. Others report hearing the sound of horse's hooves and rattling cart wheels, even when no one is around.

Church Road, Basildon

Church Road in Basildon, Essex, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a little girl who was tragically killed by a cart. The exact circumstances of her death are unclear, but it's believed to have occurred in the early twentieth century. Some say that men returning home from the local pub would be thrown over a bush by an unseen force, adding to the road's reputation for paranormal activity. While there's no definitive proof of a connection between the two incidents, they contribute to the eerie atmosphere that pervades this stretch of road.

All Saints Church, Chelmsford

All Saints Church in Chelmsford, Essex, is home to a rather unusual legend. They say that if you're brave - or foolhardy - enough to walk around the church thirteen times at midnight, you'll be met with a rather angry phantom nun. It's not clear where this story came from, but it's been circulating locally for a while. The challenge is to complete the circuit without, well, being confronted by the nun. Presumably, it's not a pleasant experience.