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Faceless Ghost of Barge Inn

Barge Inn Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire Apparition Unknown

The Barge Inn in Basingstoke, Hampshire, has a reputation for being one of the town's most haunted locations. Although the original pub is no longer standing, its ghostly legacy lives on. In the 1960s and again in the 2000s, people have reported strange occurrences, including sightings of a phantom faceless woman walking past the bar. The landlord's wife and a customer were among those who witnessed this eerie apparition. It's said that an invisible force has also been known to knock people off their feet, with one person being kicked in the knee as it rushed by.

Historically, the Barge Inn was once known as the Goat and Barge Public House. The change in name and its eventual demolition haven't stopped the paranormal activity. Workers on the site where the pub once stood have reported hearing disembodied footsteps, and cries and screams have been heard late at night. These unexplained events have contributed to the inn's haunted reputation. While the exact cause of these occurrences remains a mystery, they have become an integral part of Basingstoke's ghost stories.

Historical Context

The site was formerly occupied by the Goat and Barge Public House.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Former Public House
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Public Access
Date / Era
1960s, 2000s?
Postcode Area
RG21

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