Folkestone's Phantom Lady
Cheriton Grange, a military building in Folkestone, Kent, was once home to a rather unsettling presence. During the First World War, troops stationed there reported seeing a phantom woman roaming the premises after lights out. She was seen by dozens of soldiers, and it got to the point where they had to be moved out. The woman's appearances were not limited to the grange itself; she was also spotted wandering around the ruins after the building was knocked down in 1918.
The historical context of this haunting is closely tied to the First World War. Cheriton Grange was used as a military base during this time, and it's likely that the stress and uncertainty of war contributed to the reports of paranormal activity. Another lady in black, possibly a maid, was also seen in the kitchen, but it's unclear if she's connected to the phantom woman. The fact that the woman was seen both before and after the grange was demolished suggests that she may have been a persistent presence.
The grange was used as a military base during WWI.
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