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Fallen Church Spire Poltergeist

Church, Foxearth, Essex Unknown Modern

The Church in Foxearth, Essex, has a rather unusual claim to fame. On 2 July 1947, a freak storm caused the church spire to collapse. What's interesting is that paranormal investigator Harry Price was quoted in a 1948 newspaper article suggesting that a poltergeist might have been responsible for the spire's downfall. Now, it's difficult to say if Price was being serious or sarcastic, but the story has certainly captured the imagination of those interested in the paranormal.

Digging deeper into the history of this event, we find that the incident has been documented in various sources, although the exact circumstances of the storm and the spire's collapse are not well recorded. What we do know is that the incident occurred on a stormy day in July 1947, and that Harry Price, a well-known paranormal investigator of the time, made a comment about the possible involvement of a poltergeist. While we can't say for certain what really happened, it's clear that this event has become a fascinating footnote in the history of English hauntings.

Historical Context

The incident occurred in the post-war period, a time of great change and interest in the paranormal

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Church
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
02 July 1947
Postcode Area
CO11

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