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The Hoxne Curly Hair Phantom

Road close near the bridge, Hoxne, Suffolk Apparition Unknown

In the quaint village of Hoxne, Suffolk, a peculiar ghostly encounter has been reported. While driving through the village on a summer evening around 19:00h - 20:00h circa 1982, a witness spotted a figure strolling down the middle of the road. The apparition was distinguished by a long, curly wig reminiscent of a barrister's attire. As the witness approached, the ghostly figure waved, prompting the driver to quickly continue on their journey, feeling somewhat uneasy about the encounter.

Interestingly, there's little historical context available for this specific location and ghostly sighting. However, the fact that the figure was wearing a curly wig like a barrister's suggests a possible link to 19th-century or earlier English attire. The witness's reaction and the brief, seemingly harmless interaction with the ghost contribute to the mystique of this Hoxne road ghost. The incident remains a curious anecdote within local folklore, awaiting further investigation or corroboration.

Historical Context

No specific historical context available

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Circa 1982, summer, around 19:00h - 20:00h
Postcode Area
IP26

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