Examining folkloric, paranormal & cryptozoological locations in the UK and beyond
Location: Salcey Forest (Northamptonshire) - Salcey Lawn
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: The figures of Nell Gwynn and King Charles II have been seen on the property, though never together.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2002-11-14
Last updated: 2002-11-14
ID: #3202
Location: Scaldwell (Northamptonshire) - Roads around the area
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Smith stood trial for the murder of her boyfriend but was found not guilty. The stress generated by the proceedings proved too much for her, and she died shortly after. Her grey form now haunts the lands.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2003-01-08
Last updated: 2003-01-08
ID: #3506
Location: Silverstone (Northamptonshire) - Whittlebury Forest (and site of the former woodland)
Type: Curse
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: A knight took his own life after having his love rejected by a peasant girl. Lying in his own blood, the knight cursed her, and she died soon after. The peasant's ghost remains in the forest. Another entity reported to haunt the area is the wild hunt, complete with headless horseman (thought by some to be the aforementioned knight).
Source:
Historical Record, Published Media
First added: 2003-01-08
Last updated: 2003-01-08
ID: #3510
Location: Slipton (Northamptonshire) - Samuel Pepys Hotel
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 1970s
Further Comments: This woman in a blue dress was seen by a child in the building, while others reported hearing footsteps and seeing poltergeist-like events.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2004-02-29
Last updated: 2004-02-29
ID: #5043
Mary Queen of Scots.
Location: Southwick (Northamptonshire) - Stone Chapel
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Twentieth century
Further Comments: The Queen of Scots has put in at least one appearance here, praying at the altar.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2002-11-14
Last updated: 2002-11-14
ID: #3195
Location: Stamfordham (Northamptonshire) - Exact location not known, but relates to Fenwick Shield
Type: Legend
Date / Time: Pre-twentieth century
Further Comments: Dying shortly after being born, this two-headed calf was said to have cried out, 'Twice burnt, once sunk, and never more seen'. The words were believed to relate to the house known as Fenwick Shield, which some people believed was slowly sinking.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2018-05-14
Last updated: 2018-05-14
ID: #12828
Location: Stanion (Northamptonshire) - Church
Type: Cryptozoology
Date / Time: Still present
Further Comments: The church is home to a bone just under two metres in length, which is claimed to have come from a giant cow. The cow would provide free milk for the whole village until approached by a jealous witch who made the creature try to fill a perforated bucket - the cow dropped dead of exhaustion.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2003-01-02
Last updated: 2003-01-02
ID: #3373
Location: Staverton (Northamptonshire) - Layby along A425
Type: Cryptozoology
Date / Time: 20 February 2022
Further Comments: The occupant of a car reported seeing a thin bear-like creature standing on its hind legs (also described as a man-goat) that briefly became illuminated in their headlights. The creature stood six feet (1.8 metres) tall, had short legs, and crossed the road before disappearing from sight.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2023-10-14
Last updated: 2023-10-14
ID: #15108
Location: Stowe Nine Churches (Northamptonshire) - Church
Type: Legend - Old Nick
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: The foundation stones of the church were moved around the village by Old Nick nine times before the rest of the building could be constructed. Another version of the story blames fairies.
Source:
Historical Record, Published Media
First added: 2003-01-08
Last updated: 2003-01-08
ID: #3507
Location: Sywell (Northamptonshire) - Sywell House
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Twentieth century
Further Comments: Racehorse Running Rein (or Running Rain) was put down on the property when he became part of a legal dispute (possibly over the horse's true age) and his owner became unwilling to hand the mare to another trainer. The creature could be heard at night, galloping around the site.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2003-01-09
Last updated: 2024-08-04
ID: #3524
Location: The Tweed (Northamptonshire) - General area
Type: Fairy
Date / Time: Nineteenth century
Further Comments: It was written that some fishermen would rub salt into their nets and sow salt into the water to blind the elves, who would otherwise ruin a good day's fishing.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2016-04-23
Last updated: 2016-04-23
ID: #12141
Location: Towcester (Northamptonshire) - Brave Old Oak public house
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Several ghosts are said to haunt this pub, including a horse from the Civil War, a child, and something in the cellar.
Source:
User Submission
First added: 2013-04-01
Last updated: 2013-04-01
ID: #11327
Location: Towcester (Northamptonshire) - Private residence, Brackley Road
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Circa 2008
Further Comments: The occupants of this property reported bangs, knocks and cold spots, while one of them awoke one night to fell something sitting at the end of the bed. A visiting medium said that the site was haunted by either two nuns or teachers. The occupants never felt they were in danger.
Source:
User Submission
First added: 2014-10-26
Last updated: 2014-10-26
ID: #11632
Location: Towcester (Northamptonshire) - Road near area, exact location unknown
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Twentieth century
Further Comments: Blamed for a couple of accidents, this phantom vehicle bears down on other road users before vanishing.
Source:
Historical Record, Published Media, User Submission
First added: 2002-12-05
Last updated: 2002-12-05
ID: #3271
Location: Wansford (Northamptonshire) - Haycock Hotel
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Mary was held here briefly en route to Fotheringhay castle, and after her execution, it is said her shade returned here (as well as many other places throughout the UK).
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2003-01-02
Last updated: 2003-01-02
ID: #3384
Location: Warmington (Northamptonshire) - Manor House
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Twentieth century
Further Comments: Another building that features pieces from the Fotheringhay castle, the figure has been seen on the staircase, and is occasionally heard moving around.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2002-11-14
Last updated: 2002-11-14
ID: #3196
Location: Watford (Northamptonshire) - Old Star and Garter (now private residences)
Type: Legend
Date / Time: late 1700s
Further Comments: Angeline Tubbs gained her reputation as a witch in America, where she is said to have been able to summon storms, but was born in this public house.
Source:
Published Media, User Submission
First added: 2019-07-06
Last updated: 2019-07-06
ID: #13281
Location: Weedon Bec (Northamptonshire) - Tree opposite park lodge gates
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Nineteenth century
Further Comments: Shortly after dying, a gamekeeper would manifest under a tree opposite a set of gates at midnight. A parson was told the story and investigated, visiting the site at night. Calling out for the ghost, the parson was met with instruction to dig at the site. The parson did so, and found a bag filled with coins. The gamekeeper was never seen again.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2012-10-20
Last updated: 2012-10-20
ID: #11144
Location: Weedon Bec (Northamptonshire) - Unidentified house near Royal Ordnance Depot
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Circa July 1903
Further Comments: After boisterous large crowds formed around a haunted house, several soldiers from the barracks offered their services in solving the mystery. The outcome, if any, is not immediately apparent.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2026-03-21
Last updated: 2026-03-21
ID: #16434
Location: Weedon Lois (Northamptonshire) - Spring of St Dennis
Type: Legend
Date / Time: Nineteenth century, unknown if still present
Further Comments: Parents who had children 'weak of limb' would bring them here to bathe the child in the water for nine successive mornings.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2015-08-09
Last updated: 2015-08-09
ID: #11886
Location: Weedon Lois (Northamptonshire) - Well of St Loy
Type: Legend
Date / Time: Unknown if still present
Further Comments: The healing power of this well was said to cure all ills, including blindness and leprosy.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2015-08-09
Last updated: 2015-08-09
ID: #11885
Location: Weekley (Northamptonshire) - Stone Moses Statue
Type: Legend
Date / Time: On the stroke of midnight (reoccurring)
Further Comments: Standing above a pond, the carved figure called Stone Moses animates at midnight and walks down to the River Ise for a quick drink.
Source:
Published Media
First added: 2007-06-05
Last updated: 2007-06-05
ID: #7540
Location: Weldon (Northamptonshire) - Haunted Hill House
Type: Unknown Ghost Type
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: The staircase is reported to ooze a red liquid, marking the spot where a man once hanged himself. The local newspaper reported that the land which the house was built on had the name 'Haunted Hill', which predated the more recent ghost story.
Source:
Historical Record, Published Media
First added: 2002-12-05
Last updated: 2023-03-12
ID: #3264
Location: Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) - 1 Castle Street
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 1970s
Further Comments: Always seen in the bathroom of the house, this older woman is also heard walking about at night.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2003-01-02
Last updated: 2003-01-02
ID: #3374
Location: Wellingborough (Northamptonshire) - Hatton Hall
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: A spectral duel between two brothers was said to be reenacted in the attic of this building; the sound of swords could be heard from quite a distance.
Source:
Historical Record
First added: 2002-07-06
Last updated: 2002-07-06
ID: #1612