Area around the former site of the abbey and the Church of St Mary, Kenilworth

In the heart of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, lies a site steeped in history and allegedly cursed by Geoffrey De Clinton himself. Back in the day, De Clinton made a solemn promise that if anyone ever tried to take away the land around the Church of St Mary, they would be cursed by God. And, boy, did that curse seem to hold water. Over the years, a string of unfortunate events befell those who dared to redevelop the land, leaving many to wonder if De Clinton's curse was more than just a mere myth.

St Nicholas church and the avenued path which leads to Bridge Street, Kenilworth

In the quaint town of Kenilworth, Warwickshire, a mystifying phenomenon has been reported near St Nicholas church. The location, specifically the avenued path leading to Bridge Street, is said to be haunted by a faceless monk who once inhabited the nearby abbey. In 1997, two individuals in the St Nicholas graveyard claimed to have been followed by their doppelgangers. The witnesses stopped, only to realise that the people behind them were mimicking their actions, as if they were moments behind in time. This bizarre incident has left many to ponder the connection between the faceless monk and the strange doppelganger sightings.

Stoneleigh Abbey, Kenilworth

Stoneleigh Abbey stands serenely by the River Avon, its ancient stones bearing witness to centuries of history. On a chilly March morning in 2008, a visitor strolled through the fields adjacent to the abbey, taking in the tranquil atmosphere. As she gazed across the river, her eyes met those of a stern-looking woman dressed in tweed, who was staring intently at her from the opposite bank. The visitor, assuming she was trespassing, hastily crossed the river using a nearby bridge, intent on apologising to the mysterious woman. However, as she approached, the lady in tweed vanished into thin air, leaving the visitor with a profound sense of unease.

Edgehill Battle site, Kineton

The Edgehill Battle site near Kineton in Warwickshire is a place where the past seems to collide with the present. On 23 October and 23 December 1642, a bloody battle of the English Civil War took place here and it is said that the fighting repeated itself for several successive nights in 1642, in front of dozens of witnesses. Although the visuals of the battle are not forthcoming in recent times, the sounds of battle have been reported, particularly on 23 October. It's as if the site still resonates with the intense emotions and chaos of that fateful day.

Anchor Inn Inn, Warwick

The Anchor Inn in Warwick has a dark history tied to one of its former landlords. This is a place where the past comes alive with a rather unsavoury tale of grave robbing and deceit. A landlord, who was evidently not as honest as he should have been, got involved in looting the dead bodies from the Battle of Edgehill. His dishonesty was eventually exposed and he was put on trial but he continued to lie through his teeth. It was during this trial that the Devil himself appeared and took the man straight to hell. This legend has been passed down through the years and remains a fascinating, if somewhat macabre, part of the inn's history.

Chesford Bridge, Kenilworth

Chesford Bridge, a seemingly innocuous crossing point, has a dark history that refuses to stay buried. It's said that the ghost of Ann Hawtrey, a woman hanged for murder in the eighteenth century, haunts this very spot. According to local legend, Ann was accused of killing her mistress and met a grisly end at the hangman's noose. Her spirit, however, didn't rest. Instead, it took up residence near the scene of the crime, doomed to relive the tragedy for eternity.