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Mysterious Early Morning Rider

Field in the village, Stoke Trister, Somerset Apparition Unknown

In a quiet field in Stoke Trister, Somerset, a peculiar incident took place on 30 June 2007. A local resident was walking his dog in the early morning hours when he was accompanied by the distinct sound of horse's hooves. The sound was steady, neither increasing nor decreasing in volume, and maintained a consistent pace alongside the witness for several minutes. The witness thought the sound might have been coming from behind a nearby hedge, but there was nothing visible to confirm this.

Historical records for Stoke Trister suggest a rural setting with many fields and farmlands, some of which date back to the Victorian era. While there are no specific records of ghostly horse riders in the area, the phenomenon of phantom horse sounds or riders is not unheard of in English folklore. The witness in this case reported hearing the sound of horse's hooves but saw nothing, which adds to the mystery. This incident occurred between 10:00h and 11:00h, a time when the area would typically be quiet.

Historical Context

Rural Somerset setting with historical farmlands

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Field
Activity Types
Audio
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
30 June 2007, between 10:00h - 11:00h
Postcode Area
BA9

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