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Jenny Gallows Ghost

Dane's Dyke, Flamborough, Humberside Apparition Prehistoric, Victorian

Dane's Dyke, an ancient feature dating back to prehistoric times, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a pale female form. Locals have affectionately nicknamed her Jenny Gallows. She flits around the site, a fleeting apparition that has captured the imagination of many. They say a woman in the nineteenth century died after trying to find the ghost with her fianc��; she caught a chill and was dead within a month. The story goes that if you run eight times around a circular pit and sing 'Ah'll tee on me bonnet, an' put on me shoe, an' if thoo's not off, ah'll suan catch thoo', you might just summon Jenny.

Interestingly, running nine times around the hole without pause to sing will enable the runner to hear fairies, or so the local story goes. This intriguing ritual has become part of the folklore surrounding Jenny Gallows. While there's no concrete evidence to support these claims, the legend has endured, drawing in those curious about the paranormal. Dane's Dyke, with its rich history and eerie atmosphere, provides the perfect backdrop for such a haunting.

Historical Context

Dane's Dyke is an ancient feature dating back to prehistoric times.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Nature Reserve
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Local Legend
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Unknown
Postcode Area
YO25

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