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The Mourning Woman of Charfield

Charfield graveyard, Charfield, Gloucestershire Apparition Early 20th century

Charfield graveyard is home to a haunting that has left many visitors with a chill. A woman in black, her face hidden in her hands, is said to appear on October 13th every year. This is the anniversary of a devastating rail crash that occurred in 1929, when a train derailed at Charfield Station, killing ten people, including two young children. The woman is believed to be the mother of these children, who were laid to rest in a mass grave within the graveyard.

On that fateful day in 1929, a terrible accident shook the small community of Charfield. The rail disaster was a tragic event that left many families bereaved. The ten unidentified victims, including the two children, were buried in a mass grave in Charfield graveyard. It's said that the woman in black is a memorial to these victims, particularly her own children. Witnesses claim to have seen her on the anniversary of the crash, dressed in mourning attire, her face obscured by her hands. This poignant apparition is a powerful reminder of the tragedy that befell the town.

Historical Context

The rail crash occurred on 13 October 1929

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Graveyard
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
13 October (reoccurring)
Postcode Area
GL10

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