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Mary Yates Ghost Harvington Hall

Harvington Hall, Bromsgrove, Hereford Apparition Seventeenth century

Harvington Hall has been home to a rather unsettling presence for many years. The ghostly elderly woman seen by several people on the site is believed to be Mary Yates, a former owner of the building in the seventeenth century. According to local legend, Mary was hanged for witchcraft at a crossroads outside the park, and it's said that she still haunts the hall and the spot where she met her untimely demise. Some people have also reported seeing a phantom old man with a pipe and an Edwardian woman wandering the halls.

Digging deeper into the history of Harvington Hall and the legend of Mary Yates, it's clear that the story of this ghostly apparition has been well-documented over the years. While the exact details of Mary's life and death are shrouded in mystery, it's said that she was accused of witchcraft and executed at the crossroads outside the park. Since then, numerous people have claimed to have seen her ghostly form, often described as an elderly woman. The hall itself has a long and storied history, dating back to the 16th century, and it's possible that Mary's spirit has lingered here for centuries.

Historical Context

16th century country house with a dark history of witchcraft and execution

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Historic Country House
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1998
Postcode Area
WR9

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