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Severed Finger Ghost

Manor house, Stanton St Bernard, Wiltshire Apparition Georgian

Stanton St Bernard's sleepy village is home to a rather gruesome ghost story. The lady of the local manor house met a tragic end, or so it seemed. She was laid to rest in a coffin at the church, her fingers proudly displaying her precious ring collection. But little did anyone know, a corrupt sexton had other plans. He heard about the valuable jewellery and just couldn't resist. Under the cover of darkness, he snuck into the church and cut off the woman's fingers to get to the rings. However, the woman wasn't as dead as everyone thought - she was merely in a coma. As the sexton made his escape, she suddenly woke up, and he screamed and ran off, leaving her to make her way back home. Now, her ghost is said to haunt the manor house, blood spurting from her stumpy fingers.

This haunting dates back to a time when the manor house was still a thriving estate. The story goes that the woman's ghost has been seen wandering the halls, her severed fingers a grim reminder of the sexton's cruel act. It's said that she appears once a year, although the exact date is unknown. The story has been passed down through the years, and while we can't verify the details, it's clear that this ghost has a rather gruesome and intriguing backstory. The fact that the woman was likely in a coma when the sexton cut off her fingers adds a layer of tragedy to the tale, and it's no wonder that her spirit is said to still roam the manor house.

Historical Context

The manor house dates back to the 18th century

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Manor House
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Private Residence
Date / Era
Once a year, but date unknown
Postcode Area
SN15

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