White Hart Inn Inn, West Mersea

Down in the cellar of the White Hart Inn, West Mersea, something strange has been going on. Delivery men working in the dimly lit space have reported a dog darting under their feet, but whenever they go to investigate, there's no sign of a pet. The landlords are adamant that no animals are allowed in the cellar, leaving everyone to wonder what's behind these bizarre sightings.

Corner of Colchester Road & High Street, Mersea Island

Mersea Island, a place steeped in history and natural beauty, is also home to a rather intriguing ghostly sighting. In the 1960s, a phantom female was observed sitting on a wall at the corner of Colchester Road and High Street. She was dressed in a smock and wore a tall hat, with a stick tucked under one arm. The image is quite vivid and has been etched in the memories of those who claim to have seen her.

Between the Fox and turning for Waldegraves, West Mersea

On a stretch of road in West Mersea, Essex, a strange and intriguing haunting has been reported. It's a spot where the ordinary and the unexplained seem to intersect. A passenger in a car, driven by a friend, caught a glimpse of a white, cloaked figure crossing the road ahead. The figure didn't seem to be in a hurry, but as it reached the middle of the road, it looked back, then continued on its way until it vanished into a roadside hedge. This sighting wasn't a one-off; about fourteen years later, the same witness, this time a passenger in a car driven by his wife, experienced something similar. She slammed on the brakes as a white shape darted across the road in front of them.

Wigborough Road between Guisnes Court and Sacott crossroads, Peldon

On Wigborough Road in Peldon, Essex, a strange encounter took place back in the 1930s. A man was out for a drive with a friend in a horse and trap when they were followed by a rather unusual canine. The dog was reportedly the size of a calf, with noticeably drooping ears and eyes that glowed like bicycle lamps. It's an image that has stuck with locals for generations, and one that still sparks curiosity among those interested in the paranormal.

Exact area not known, Peldon

Deep in the Essex countryside, near the village of Peldon, a bizarre incident took place in January 1996. A large, unidentified cat appeared to have left enormous footprints in the snow, despite no animal being seen in the area. The footprints were described as being from a large cat, but what could have made them, and where did the creature come from? The rural landscape of Peldon provides a peaceful backdrop for this unexplained event, but the mystery remains unsolved.

Churchyard, East Mersea

Deep in the Essex countryside, the quaint village of East Mersea is home to a most intriguing and somewhat macabre grave. The churchyard of East Mersea Church holds the final resting place of Sarah Wrench, a woman accused of witchcraft in the 19th century. Her grave is distinguished by a metal cage, which has become a local landmark and a testament to the superstition of the time. While folklore suggests that the cage was placed over her grave to prevent her from rising from the dead, the truth is more practical - it was actually installed to protect her body from grave robbers.