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The Lady in Black of Cobb Hall

Cobb Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire Apparition Victorian

Cobb Hall in Lincoln has a dark history that's said to be connected to a ghostly apparition known as the Lady in Black. This malevolent spirit reportedly once tried to push a young child down the staircase, but thankfully the child's father intervened just in time, saving them from a terrible fate. What's chilling is that the father then watched as the woman disappeared into thin air, leaving him shaken and confused.

Historical records of Cobb Hall are scarce, but it's believed to date back to the Victorian era. The haunting manifestation of the Lady in Black is a classic example of a visual and possibly auditory ghostly encounter. Although there's no concrete evidence to pinpoint the exact date or time of the incident, the story has been passed down through the years, fuelling local legend and speculation about the Lady's identity and motives.

Historical Context

Cobb Hall dates back to the 19th century

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Historic Building
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Private Residence
Date / Era
Unknown
Postcode Area
LN1

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