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White Figure of Derry Hill

Road along Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire Apparition Unknown

On a dark night in 1968, a driver and his passenger were driving along the road that winds its way through Derry Hill in Calne, Wiltshire, when they spotted a white figure standing in the road ahead. The sudden appearance of this ghostly apparition must have been quite a shock, especially as it seemed to tie in with a local legend that the road was haunted by a person in white. It's not hard to imagine the surprise and perhaps a bit of fear that the two occupants of the car felt as they encountered this unexplained phenomenon.

The story of the white figure on Derry Hill road has been passed down as a local legend, with the 1968 sighting being a notable example of a reported paranormal experience. Although we dont know much about the history of the road or any past events that might be connected to the haunting, the fact that the apparition was seen by two people at the same time adds some credibility to their account. The description of the figure as white is interesting, as it matches the local legend, but we can only speculate about the identity or significance of this ghostly presence.

Historical Context

No specific historical context available

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Road
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1968
Postcode Area
SN15

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