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The Tall Man of Hartley

A229, Hartley, Kent Apparition Unknown

On the A229 in Hartley, Kent, a chilling sighting has been reported. This location, a stretch of road heading towards Maidstone, has been the scene of a ghostly encounter. A driver claimed to have seen a tall, ghostly man with blonde hair and a blue tint standing in the road. The driver had to swerve violently to avoid the figure, and when they realised the man had vanished, they quickly drove off. This unsettling experience has left many wondering about the presence of a phantom figure in this area.

Interestingly, there's another report of a phantom woman with long blonde hair along the same road, the A229. According to the story, this woman was said to be a bride who was killed one day prior to her wedding. While the connection between the two sightings is unclear, both reports describe a similar area and a similar type of apparition. The Tall Man of Hartley remains a mystery, with many questions left unanswered.

Historical Context

The A229 has a long history, dating back to the Roman era.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
26 June 1999
Postcode Area
DA1

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