Phantom Horses & Riders from across the Isles
Galloping
Location: Wrington (Somerset) - Lane through woodland between village and Cleeve
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: Mid twentieth century
Further Comments: Reports slightly differed regarding this phantom horse. Although never seen, the creature would either be heard galloping, or a slower steady clop like a shire horse pulling a heavy load.
First added: 2024-08-05 | Last updated: 2024-08-05 | ID #15566
Phantom Coach
Location: Wroxham (Norfolk) - Bridge
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 19 May (reoccurring)
Further Comments: A ghostly coach and four passes over this bridge once a year. It is said to be driven by a headless Sir Thomas Boleyn and is one of eleven bridges that he passes over on the night of his daughter Anne's execution.
First added: 2000-08-17 | Last updated: 2000-08-17 | ID #127
Horseman
Location: Wych Cross (Sussex) - Road in the area
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 1980, winter
Further Comments: A taxi driver had to brake to avoid hitting a rider upon a white horse, both of which vanished as the vehicle stopped. While the encounter has since been declared a hoax, stories of a ghostly horse in the area continue.
First added: 2025-12-21 | Last updated: 2025-12-21 | ID #16202
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?
First added: 2007-04-27 | Last updated: 2024-02-10 | ID #7314
Screaming Horses
Location: Wythall (West Midlands) - Black Greve Farm
Type: Haunting Manifestation
Date / Time: 24 December (reoccurring)
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.
First added: 2002-10-13 | Last updated: 2002-10-13 | 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.
First added: 2002-07-12 | Last updated: 2002-07-12 | ID #1719
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