Church, Stoke upon Tern

Stoke upon Tern's village church has a peculiar history that has left locals and visitors alike scratching their heads. The church was meant to be built on top of a hill, but it seems an unknown force had other plans. Every night, the stones would mysteriously move to the bottom of the hill, and it was there that the church was eventually constructed. It's a strange tale that has become an integral part of the church's folklore.

Road, Stoke on Tern

Stoke on Tern's rural roads can be quite eerie, especially on a windy summer's day. It's here, near the bridge over River Tern, that a rather unusual sighting was made. A witness, who travels this road almost daily, caught a glimpse of a human-shaped misty apparition. At first, they thought it was just water vapour rising from the warm road surface, but as they looked closer, they realised it was something much more unusual. The weather was dry and windy, which made the sighting all the more baffling.

Unnamed road in the area, Hodnet

In the quiet village of Hodnet, Shropshire, there's a rural road where locals and travellers have reported a bizarre and unsettling sighting. A phantom farmer with a horse's head instead of his own has been seen wandering this unnamed road. The origins of this apparition are shrouded in mystery, leaving many to wonder about the story behind this strange ghostly figure. It's said that those who have encountered this phantom have been left with an unforgettable experience, though details of these encounters are scarce.

Bear Inn Inn, Hodnet

The Bear Inn in Hodnet is home to a friendly phantom known as Jasper. This sixteenth-century inn has a reputation for paranormal activity, with numerous reports of ghostly sightings. Jasper is said to be the spirit of Jasper Neilsen, a merchant who met his untimely demise due to hypothermia. Despite the circumstances of his death, Jasper's ghost is described as friendly and approachable. Guests and visitors have reported encountering this gentle phantom, who seems to roam the inn's premises, perhaps still searching for something or someone.

Sandbrook Vaults Public House, Market Drayton

Sandbrook Vaults Public House in Market Drayton has been the site of a mystifying encounter. During building work in 2011, a joiner named Eddie Chapman Smith stumbled upon a strange phenomenon. As he worked, he noticed a misty outline, which he initially thought might be related to his work, perhaps having fired a nail into the pipes. Rushing to the spot to investigate, he found that the mist had vanished into thin air. This brief yet bizarre sighting has left many questions unanswered.

Country lane known as 'the rudge', Market Drayton

The Rudge, a quiet country lane in Shropshire, has been the site of some puzzling paranormal activity. A pedestrian walking down this rural stretch reported feeling a heavy weight suddenly climb onto his back. It was as if an invisible presence had joined him, but when he turned to look, there was no one there. What's more, a shadowy figure has been seen in this area, moving quickly and silently before vanishing into thin air. It's an unsettling experience for anyone who finds themselves alone on this otherwise peaceful lane.