Crowland Abbey Curse
Crowland Abbey stands in the heart of Lincolnshire, its tranquil surroundings a stark contrast to the dark history that unfolded within its walls. It was here, back in 870, that a group of monks embracing pagan ideals incurred the wrath of the Devil. According to legend, the Devil appeared to the monks, foretelling their demise and the construction of a new abbey on the very same site. This ominous warning was soon fulfilled when a Viking raid levelled the building, claiming the lives of all the monks present.
Historical records confirm that the abbey was indeed rebuilt, but the tragic fate of its early inhabitants has left an indelible mark. The incident has been documented as a curse, one that stems from the monks' deviation from their spiritual path. While details of the event are scarce, it's clear that the site has borne witness to a series of tragic and untimely deaths. The abbey's complex history, intertwined with the brutal realities of Viking invasions, has contributed to its notorious reputation.
The abbey was originally founded in the 8th century and rebuilt several times, with the current structure dating back to the 14th century.
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Nearby Haunted Places
Phantom Footsteps of Crowland
Abbey Hotel, Crowland
The Abbey Hotel in Crowland is home to a most unusual ghostly presence. It's said that Henry Girdlestone, a determined individual, once set out to prove a point to his peers by walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours back in 1844. Remarkably, he succeeded in his endeavour. However, it seems Henry found it hard to stop even after death, as numerous reports have surfaced of phantom footsteps within the hotel. It's as if he's still trying to clock up those miles, albeit in the afterlife.
White Lady of Deeping St Nicholas
Barn, Deeping St Nicholas
Deeping St Nicholas, a small village in Lincolnshire, is home to a haunting that has captured the imagination of many. The ghostly apparition of a woman, often referred to as the White Lady, is said to roam a local barn, searching for her lover who tragically took his own life on the very same spot. Her spirit remains earthbound, forever waiting for his return. The story goes that the couple's love was strong, but fate was cruel, leaving the woman's shade to linger, a poignant reminder of love and loss.
Victorian Lady Ghost
Fire Station, Market Deeping
Market Deeping Fire Station in Lincolnshire is home to a mysterious and intriguing ghostly presence. A photograph taken of the crew outside the front of the station in the 2000s captured a surprising and unexplained image - a woman in Victorian dress standing in the doorway. What's even more remarkable is that a second photograph taken just moments later showed no sign of the figure. It's as if she vanished into thin air.
Laughter of a Little Girl
Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding
At the Gordon Boswell Romany Museum in Spalding, a rather unusual haunting has been reported. The museum owner, Gordon Boswell, has seen and heard a phantom little girl who is thought to be connected to one of the caravans on site. It's said that the little girl's presence is marked by her infectious laughter, which has been captured by paranormal investigators from the Xstream Paranormal group. They claim to have heard the sound of a young girl laughing, adding to the mystique of this unusual haunting.
Girsby Hall Ghostly Ball of Fire
Road close to Girsby Hall, Girsby
Girsby Hall stands tall in the Lincolnshire countryside but its grandeur is eclipsed by a terrifying apparition that haunts the nearby road. A gang of men once threatened a dutiful serving boy, demanding he let them into the hall to rob it. When he refused and alerted the owners, they were caught but the boy suffered a horrific fate, being skinned alive. His spirit, a massive screaming ball of fire, now appears along the road where his body was found, a chilling reminder of the brutal murder.
The Tall Biker Phantom
A15 northbound near Ruskington turning, A15
On a stretch of road in Lincolnshire, a driver had a sudden and unsettling encounter. It was 14 November 2013 when the motorist spotted a tall male figure standing on the roadside. He was wearing a leather jacket and had medium length black hair. The surprising thing was that the figure seemed to appear out of nowhere and vanished soon after being seen. This brief sighting left the driver with more questions than answers.
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Haunted hotels and accommodation near Crowland Abbey

The Bull Hotel
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The Haycock Manor Hotel
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Ye Olde Griffin Hotel
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The Bell Inn
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