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Tupholme Spirit Box Haunting

Cottage, Tupholme, Lincolnshire Apparition Victorian

In the quiet village of Tupholme, a most unusual and intriguing haunting took place at a small cottage. The story begins with a widower who, after remarrying, found himself at the centre of a paranormal storm. His former wife, it seemed, was not ready to let go and began to haunt their old home. The spirit remained restless until a clergyman intervened, banishing it into a box. For a time, the entity remained quiet, but with the widower's passing and the cottage's demolition in 1840, the spirit was disturbed once more.

Historical records indicate that during the cottage's demolition, the box containing the spirit was damaged, allowing the entity to emerge with great vigour. Workmen on site were so startled by the sudden and intense manifestation that they fled in terror. This haunting, though brief, left a lasting impression on those who witnessed it. The fact that the spirit remained contained until the demolition suggests a connection between the entity's restlessness and significant life events.

Historical Context

The haunting occurred during the Victorian era, a time of significant social and economic change in England.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
No Public Access
Date / Era
1840
Postcode Area
LN9

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