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Phantom Horses & Riders from across the Isles

Horsemen

Location: Wyke (West Yorkshire) - A58/A641 junction, also known as Hell Fire Corner
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Both ghostly horsemen and a phantom car have reported around this junction. The area is considered an accident black spot, begging the question whether ghosts cause the accidents or are they the products?

Source: Published Media
First added: 2007-04-27   Last updated: 2024-02-10   ID: #7314

Screaming Horses

Location: Wythall (Worcestershire) - Black Greve Farm
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 24 December (recurring)
Further Comments: Locals say that the horses belonged to a Roman chariot; the driver lost control in the ice and snow, and the entire team fell into a deep ditch and died.

Source: Historical Record
First added: 2002-10-13   Last updated: 2026-09-05   ID: #2609

Nobleman

Location: York (North Yorkshire) - St George's Field
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Unknown
Further Comments: Having lost an illegal duel, this figure died; his ghost now staggers around the area, fooling people into believing he is still alive prior to vanishing. A man on horseback also appears in the park and is named as Dick Turpin.

Source: Published Media
First added: 2002-07-12   Last updated: 2002-07-12   ID: #1719

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