Ghostly Procession of Bardon House
Bardon House in Old Cleeve, Somerset, is home to a multitude of ghostly residents, one of whom is Robert Leigh. He's often seen walking the grounds, carrying an unknown person's head under one arm. The atmosphere inside the house is just as unsettling, with reports of a woman in white, rustling silk, gliding along the corridors. The melancholy sounds of a harpsichord can be heard drifting through the halls, adding to the eerie ambiance. Outside, a black dog has been spotted lurking, watching and waiting.
The hauntings at Bardon House date back to the 1700s, with Robert Leigh's ghostly procession being just one of many paranormal occurrences. The house has a rich history, and it's possible that the ghosts are connected to past events or former residents. The woman in white and the harpsichord music are thought to be related to the house's past, but the identity of the person whose head Robert Leigh carries remains a mystery. The black dog's presence adds to the enigma, leaving visitors to wonder about the stories behind these ghostly apparitions.
Bardon House has been a residence since the 17th century.
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