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Stanton Church Coffin Poltergeist

Church, Stanton, Suffolk Poltergeist Victorian

Stanton Church in Suffolk is home to a bizarre and unexplained phenomenon - the moving coffins of the French family vault. In the 1850s, the vault was opened to inter a recently deceased family member, only to be found in disarray. The coffins had been moved from their places, sparking speculation about an otherworldly force at work. The vault was tidied and sealed, but five years later, the seal was broken and the heavy coffins had moved again.

This strange occurrence happened not once, not twice, but three times. After the second disturbance, the vault was sealed once more, only to be opened again a couple of years later for another family burial. On this occasion, one of the coffins, which required eight men to lift, had moved to the stone staircase leading to the vault. While flooding was suspected, some believed that a supernatural force was responsible. Interestingly, a similar story exists of the Chase Vault in Christ Church, Barbados, suggesting that this type of paranormal activity is not unique to Stanton Church.

Historical Context

The French family vault dates back to the 18th century, with the church itself having a long history dating back to the medieval period.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Church
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Circa 1850s
Postcode Area
IP31

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