Wounded Soldier Haunting
Bestwood Lodge in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, is home to a haunting that will leave you shivering. Once a barracks, the building is said to be haunted by the cries and groans of an injured soldier, a sound that sends chills down the spines of those who have reported it. The identity of the soldier remains a mystery, but his presence is undeniable. Some claim to have seen a grey or white lady wandering the halls, adding to the eerie atmosphere of the lodge.
Built in a time long past, Bestwood Lodge has a rich history that may be connected to the haunting. The chapel on site was once home to a black hovering shape and a presence, further adding to the paranormal activity. Although the exact date of the haunting is unknown, reports date back to the 1970s. Witnesses have described the haunting as a series of unsettling sounds and sightings, which have been experienced by multiple people over the years.
Former barracks with a long history
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