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The Jacket Phantom of Moreton in Marsh

B4455, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire Apparition Unknown

Moreton in Marsh, a quaint town in Gloucestershire, is home to a rather bizarre ghostly sighting. On a dark October evening in 2005, a couple driving south on the Fosse Way were startled when the top half of a human figure, resembling a light-grey jacket, darted across the road in front of their car. The figure was eerily headless and legless, giving it an otherworldly appearance. One of the witnesses noted that the stance of the figure gave the impression of a horse rider, although there was no horse in sight.

Imagine driving down a country road at dusk when suddenly a ghostly figure appears in front of you. This was the experience of a couple on the evening of 9 October 2005. The incident occurred at 21:30h on the Fosse Way, a major road that runs through Moreton in Marsh. The witnesses described the figure as a light-grey, jacket-like apparition with no legs or head visible. The figure's movement across the road was swift, leaving the witnesses stunned and bewildered. There were no reports of any injuries or damage to property.

Historical Context

The Fosse Way is an ancient road that runs through Moreton in Marsh, dating back to Roman times.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
9 October 2005, 21:30h
Postcode Area
GL7

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