Exeter 'one of most haunted cities'
EXETER is one of the most haunted cities in the country,
according to a new report entitled Supernatural Britain.
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Exeter Cathedral
Sightings of apparitions range from rose-scented nuns and
sleepy gatekeepers at Exeter Cathedral to executed witches at
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the castle – making the city one of the top spots for ghostly
sightings in the UK.
It is rated as the fourth most haunted city, with nine out
of every 10,000 residents reporting a ghost sighting since
records began, according to the report.
The top three most haunted cities are Derby, Chester and
York.
Ghost tales in Exeter include that of a nun at the
cathedral, which has been seen gliding alongside the south wall
of the nave on July evenings.
Another harks back to the English Civil War between the
Parliamentarians and Royalists. The heavily pregnant Queen
Henrietta Maria took refuge in Exeter in 1644 and, although she
escaped to Falmouth and then fled to France, her ghost has
reportedly been seen in the gardens of Barnfield House.
Richard Dyke, an Exeter Red Coat Guide who runs Ghosts and
Legends tours around the city, said the study's findings were
"excellent". He added: "I'm not surprised because Exeter's had
a very long history and many people have lived and died here in
unusual circumstances.
"A lot of Exeter's buildings are reputed to have ghosts or
poltergeists. The free tours are already very popular and I'm
sure after this wonderful news, we'll get even more people.
"A block in Cathedral Close was built in 1520 and was a
college for monks. One monk met a nun from a convent and,
according to the story, they met many times and she became
pregnant.
"They were both threatened with execution and they had a
suicide pact and jumped down a well together.
"In the courtyard, people have said they smell essence of
rose-water, which nuns wore, and there have been sightings of a
cloaked person and a foot with a sandal on it."
Bryon Jackson, a member of paranormal group Haunted Devon,
said: "Exeter was built on a Roman settlement and there are
several sightings we know of – at Cowick Barton Inn, the Turk's
Head, the cathedral, Exeter Castle and the Barnfield Theatre,
as well as private houses.
He added: "The last witches in Devon were hanged at the
castle.
"I've been doing this for 15 years and never come to a
conclusion but it's been very interesting and things have come
up that you can't explain.
"I'd love to have the opportunity to verify the
findings."
Comments
by Robb, dorset
Wednesday, October 29 2008, 6:29PM
“Hi!
Break the laws of physics?
Certain sub atomic particles break the laws of physics,
They exist.
Im not saying ghosts are the souls of the dead but if you believe that our current scienctific theory defines the boundaris of possibility then you are not much help to the world.”
by Byron Jackson, Plymouth
Wednesday, September 10 2008, 10:15AM
“Hi British Sceptic - relax!!!
Firstly thankyou for your comments much appreciated. Belonging to a group does not make one biased surely?
Paranormal the study of the unknown and this encompasses the study of the mind and effects upon it and yes we are aware of the states that you refer to.
Sure there are many occasions where events can be explained but there are also many that cannot and that interests me and many other open minded people in the UK.
As for your statement a "ghost cannot exist as it breaks the laws of physics!" - I bow to your greater knowledge and wish that I could be as clear and authoritive on the matter.
We have sceptics in the group who are only to keen to disprove and I am happy that we as a group are providing a balanced investigative approach that is fair and open.
Best regards
Byron
.”
by James, exeter
Thursday, August 28 2008, 2:14PM
“British Sceptic, the guy is a tour guide not a 'ghost buster' as you put it. It's just a light hearted story to advertise the fact that we have free guided tours in Exeter. You should relax fella.”
by British Sceptic, tyneside
Thursday, August 28 2008, 12:32PM
“Dear sir,
I find it extremely difficult that after investigating paranormal sightings for over 15 years you still have not came to a conclusion.
A few pointers from science to help you on your next 'ghostbusting' mission.
Paredolia' the brains need to see patterns.
Hypnagogic/hypnapompic state. A state where waking or falling asleep many have falsely reported a ghost sighting.
Sleep deprivation - may cause a person to see 'ghosts', 'Aliens' or whatever the cultural bogeyman is in their respective country.
The camera is not an eye! The eye can be tricked.
Photos of ghosts are nonsense! Something that does not exist cannot be photographed.
A ghost cannot exist as it breaks the fundamental laws of physics!
For more help please feel free to ask questions on my forum at:
www.sceptic.darkbb.com
Thankyou.”
by British Sceptic, Tyneside
Thursday, August 28 2008, 12:19PM
“"I've been doing this for 15 years and never come to a conclusion but it's been very interesting and things have come up that you can't explain.
"I'd love to have the opportunity to verify the findings."
Well as a member of a paranormal group you are already biased to a belief in 'ghosts'.
Perhaps you have never heard of 'paradoleia' 'Hypnagogic and Hypnapompic' states.
Never studied the effects of sleep deprivation, have no understanding that the human eye is 'not' a camera.
You seem to have no understanding this is a cultural social psychological based 'trick of the mind'.
Someone studying this 15 years should surely have some inclination, unless of course you are a non science based 'ghostbuster?'
Somany are these days its getting ridiculous.
If you ever want an informed chat about paranormal activities feel free to sign up to my forum,
www.sceptic.darkbb.com
Regards,
British Sceptic.”
by SJD, Torquay
Wednesday, August 27 2008, 2:27PM
“This is exciting news.
I'm really happy and excited to hear this. I've been interested in the Paranormal for many years and never realised how haunted Exeter really is. I will now be even more excited to move to the city, where I can do some ghost hunting and maybe produce another dvd as so did at Berry Pomeroy Castle.”