Halloween Special: Cranbourne Chase Ghosts (Vampires, Curses & Golden Coffins)

Welcome to another episode of Wyrd Wessex! Join Craig and Andy for this chilling Halloween Special as they are joined by special guest Angela Willis from the Cranbourne Chase National Landscape.We dive into a trove of terrifying myths and legends from the heart of Wessex, unearthing chilling tales of ghosts, ancient curses, and unexplained phenomena found within the 380-square-mile Chase. Angela shares how she uncovered a hidden folder of local folklore and ghost stories during her work!In this episode, we're covering:The Devil's Treasure: The recurring myth of a golden coffin and its sinister ties to the Devil and local curses.The Original Vampire: The unsettling legend of William Doggett, a vampiric steward, and the tragic tale of Lady Blanche Arundell at Wardour Castle.Ancient Legions & Phantoms: The terrifying Headless Horseman, sightings of a woman in white, the bizarre "gabagammies," and the ghosts of Roman legions and King Arthur at Badbury Rings.Haunted Bower Chalk: We discuss the multitude of stories that make Bower Chalk one of the most haunted villages in Wiltshire, including the curse of Molly Pert and the disembodied ghostly hand in Pimpern.Wyrd News & ExperimentAs a bonus, we discuss a hilarious report of squirrels cancelling a train, a Loch Ness monster sighting, and a recent poltergeist investigation. Plus, we reveal our plan to perform a séance for our one-year anniversary! Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten and compiled by Angela Willis and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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