Derbyshire Ghosts, Folklore and Forteana
Coil Marks
Location: Wormhill - St Margaret's Church area
Type: Dragon
Date / Time: Still present
Further Comments: The marks on the hill near the church were said to be the location where a dragon once laid. The church is named after Margaret of Antioch, who was swallowed by a dragon but escaped when her crucifix caused irritation.
First added: 2021-01-11 | Last updated: 2021-01-11 | ID #14044
Evil Hill
Location: Youlgreave - Area around Wenley Hill
Type: Legend
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: The area was once thought to be a place of evil - no birds would sing in the area, and it was thought haunted by a headless hound. A headless man was also reported in the region.
First added: 2007-04-27 | Last updated: 2007-04-27 | ID #7325
Grey Lady
Location: Youlgreave - Old Hall Farm
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Little is known about the phantom grey lady reputed to haunt the farm.
First added: 2007-05-07 | Last updated: 2007-05-07 | ID #7447
Coach & Eight
Location: Youlgreave - Road between Youlgreave and Middleton, area known as Roughwood Hollow?
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: A gamekeeper was forced to flatten himself against a wall as a phantom coach pulled by a team of eight horses thundered past. Other reports of the coach along the same stretch of road state that the team is accompanied by several hounds.
First added: 2007-05-07 | Last updated: 2007-05-07 | ID #7420
The Duel
Location: Youlgreave - Youlgreave Hall
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: November (unknown night) (reoccurring)
Further Comments: Once a year a ghostly Cavalier and a phantom Roundhead meet and fight. It is not known who wins.
First added: 2007-04-29 | Last updated: 2007-04-29 | ID #7396
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