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The Woman in Green

Campfield, All Cannings, Wiltshire Apparition Victorian

Deep in the Wiltshire countryside, near the village of All Cannings, lies a small cottage with a reputation for being haunted by a mysterious woman in green. It's said that in September 1972, the occupant of the cottage at the time had a startling encounter with this ghostly figure. Sitting in bed, they spotted a young woman with fair hair wearing a green dress, who materialised in a corner of the room. The woman in green appeared to descend two steps, although there were no steps in the room, before vanishing from view.

Interestingly, the owner of the cottage back in 1910 believed his home to be haunted by a woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband after being caught having an affair. This dark history may be connected to the ghostly apparition that was seen over 60 years later. The fact that the woman in green appeared to be descending steps suggests she may have been trying to get to a lower level, but it's unclear what she was trying to do or where she was headed.

Historical Context

The cottage has a history dating back to the Victorian era

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Private Residence
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Private Property
Date / Era
September 1972
Postcode Area
SN15

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