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Phantom Coach of Great Tew

General area, Great Tew, Oxfordshire Apparition Tudor

Great Tew village in Oxfordshire is said to be haunted by the ghostly apparition of Sir Lawrence Tanfield and his wife Lady Tanfield, who are believed to revisit the area in their phantom coach. This eerie spectacle is part of a larger pattern of paranormal activity attributed to the Tanfields, who reportedly visited several locations in Oxfordshire before being banished. The village of Great Tew is one of the places where their ghostly coach has been spotted.

Historical records suggest that Sir Lawrence Tanfield was a prominent figure in Oxfordshire during the 16th and 17th centuries. His ghostly visits in a phantom coach are said to be a manifestation of his restless spirit. While there are no detailed witness accounts or documented evidence of the haunting, local folklore and tradition have kept the legend of the Tanfields' ghostly coach alive. The exact date and time of these sightings are unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue surrounding this paranormal phenomenon.

Historical Context

Sir Lawrence Tanfield lived during the 16th and 17th centuries

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Village
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Local Folklore
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Unknown
Postcode Area
OX7

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