EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 13 MIN
Roanoke: The Colony That Vanished – Was Croatoan a Portal?
from Cherrywood Podcast · host Simon and Rachel Burridge
An entire English colony... gone without a trace. No blood. No bodies. Just a single word carved into a tree: Croatoan. What really happened to the Roanoke settlers? Were they slaughtered, assimilated—or did they disappear into something far stranger?Join us as we uncover eerie clues, dark theories, and strange coincidences that link Roanoke to other unexplained vanishings. From Amelia Earhart to Edgar Allan Poe, this story stretches across time—and refuses to stay buried.Timestamps:0:00 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke0:41 - Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Plan1:26 - John White Leaves, Never Returns2:13 - “Croatoan” Appears3:00 - Theories: Relocation or Ritual?4:01 - The Word That Haunts Time5:04 - Disappearances Across History6:03 - Portals, Spirits & Forest Beings7:01 - Did They Transcend Reality?8:18 - Site X and Scattered Clues9:20 - Strange Sightings in Modern Times10:04 - A Secret Mission?10:49 - Croatoan: A Door, Not a Warning11:17 - Outro & Final Thoughts11:48 - Sponsored BySponsors:🌟 Club Awesome – For autistic children & their families🔧 De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers – demediciassociates.com🏠 Right at Home Medway – Quality in-home care – rightathome.co.uk/medway – 01634 979000🧼 Clearwater Kent – Award-winning cleaning & facilities – clearwaterkent.co.uk – 01634 681885📸 Cherrywood Productions – Weddings & business video/photo – cherrywoodpro.com📬 Hindsight Directory – Local A5 business directory – hindsightdirectory.co.uk💻 Nu Digital – Web design, SEO & more – nudigital.co.uk – Quote Cherrywood for 10% off🔖 Hashtags (Top 3):#RoanokeMystery #Croatoan #CherrywoodConspiracyFilesWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.
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An entire English colony... gone without a trace. No blood. No bodies. Just a single word carved into a tree: Croatoan. What really happened to the Roanoke settlers? Were they slaughtered, assimilated—or did they disappear into something far stranger?Join us as we uncover eerie clues, dark theories, and strange coincidences that link Roanoke to other unexplained vanishings. From Amelia Earhart to Edgar Allan Poe, this story stretches across time—and refuses to stay buried.Timestamps:0:00 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke0:41 - Queen Elizabeth’s Secret Plan1:26 - John White Leaves, Never Returns2:13 - “Croatoan” Appears3:00 - Theories: Relocation or Ritual?4:01 - The Word That Haunts Time5:04 - Disappearances Across History6:03 - Portals, Spirits & Forest Beings7:01 - Did They Transcend Reality?8:18 - Site X and Scattered Clues9:20 - Strange Sightings in Modern Times10:04 - A Secret Mission?10:49 - Croatoan: A Door, Not a Warning11:17 - Outro & Final Thoughts11:48 - Sponsored BySponsors:🌟 Club Awesome – For autistic children & their families🔧 De Medici Associates – Chartered structural & civil engineers – demediciassociates.com🏠 Right at Home Medway – Quality in-home care – rightathome.co.uk/medway – 01634 979000🧼 Clearwater Kent – Award-winning cleaning & facilities – clearwaterkent.co.uk – 01634 681885📸 Cherrywood Productions – Weddings & business video/photo – cherrywoodpro.com📬 Hindsight Directory – Local A5 business directory – hindsightdirectory.co.uk💻 Nu Digital – Web design, SEO & more – nudigital.co.uk – Quote Cherrywood for 10% off🔖 Hashtags (Top 3):#RoanokeMystery #Croatoan #CherrywoodConspiracyFilesWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.
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