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Christopher Slaughterford's Vengeful Spirit

Sandpits between town and Polesden, Guildford, Surrey Apparition Georgian

Deep in the Surrey countryside, near the town of Guildford, lies a spot known as Sandpits, a place where locals claim to have seen the ghost of Christopher Slaughterford. His spirit is said to appear with a rope dangling from his neck and a burning torch in hand, screaming 'Vengeance!' as he searches for justice. The story goes that Chris was hanged in 1709 for a crime he swore he didn't commit - the murder of his girlfriend. It's said that his restless soul has been seeking revenge ever since.

The story of Christopher Slaughterford's life and death is a tragic one. In the early 18th century, Chris was accused of murdering his girlfriend and subsequently hanged. However, he maintained his innocence right up until the end. It's little wonder that his spirit is said to haunt the area where he met his demise. According to reports, Chris's ghostly apparition has been seen by multiple witnesses over the years, always with the same haunting cry of 'Vengeance!' on his lips. His case remains one of the most enduring and intriguing ghost stories in Surrey's history.

Historical Context

18th century England, Georgian era

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Rural Area
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Eighteenth century?
Postcode Area
GU1

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