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Langley Burrell Martyr Ghost

Village centre and/or Steinbrook Hill, Langley Burrell, Wiltshire Apparition Medieval

In the heart of Langley Burrell village, a chilling apparition is said to roam Steinbrook Hill. Reginald de Cobham, a man brutally murdered by a mob for his religious beliefs, is still seen wandering the area, battered and bleeding from his injuries. His ghostly figure is often spotted on the hill where he was subjected to the horrific torture of being slowly roasted alive. The locals claim that de Cobham's spirit is doomed to relive the agony of his death, forever trapped in a cycle of pain and suffering.

Historical records confirm that Reginald de Cobham was a victim of mob violence, persecuted for his faith. The exact date of his death is unknown, but it's believed to have occurred during a time of great religious turmoil. According to local legend, de Cobham's apparition appears on Steinbrook Hill, reenacting the gruesome circumstances of his demise. Some witnesses describe seeing him at the top of the hill, his body covered in wounds, while others claim to have heard his anguished cries echoing through the night air.

Historical Context

Medieval period of religious persecution

Location

Location Details

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

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