Mysterious Britain & Ireland

Country and County: Kent

Folklore

Nunfield Farm, Old House Lane

There is a story attached to Nunfield Farm that it is built on the site of an old nunnery/monastery and that a nun was bricked up alive there. This is mentioned as follows in ‘Some Notes on the Road from London to Canterbury in the Middle Ages’ (1898) Edited by Henry Littlehales.

Hauntings

Bullace Lane, Dartford

According to ‘Some Notes on the Road from London to Canterbury in the Middle Ages’ (1898) Edited by Henry Littlehales ‘The ancient house at the corner of the lane on the left a few yards before we reach the church*, is thus mentioned in Mr, Dunkin’s history : —

Apparitions / Hauntings

Milton Chantry

Milton Chantry dates from around 1321AD and is thought to be the oldest building in Gravesend. Built on the site of a leper hospital founded in 1189AD, the Chantry, which was once a chantry chapel has been remodelled and has had several uses over the centuries, including a tavern (around 1697), a barracks (18th century) and in World War II a gas decontamination chamber.

Apparitions / Hauntings

New Tavern Fort

The remains of the 18th century New Tavern Fort are found in the gardens of Major General Charles George Gordon’s* (Born 28 Januaty 1833 0 Died 26 January 1885) Gravesend residence, Fort House.

Apparitions / Hauntings

St Mary’s Naval Barracks, Chatham

The fortification of Chatham started in 1756 and was further improved between 1805 and 1812 in the face of French aggression and the Napoleonic War. Demolished in the 1960’s, St. Mary’s Barracks dated from between 1779 and 1782 and was built to house the prisoners who were used to build fort. This of course included French prisoners.

Apparitions / English Folktales / Folklore / Folktales / Hauntings

The Smuggler’s Leap

"Near this hamlet (Acol) is a long-disused chalk pit…known by the name of ‘The Smuggler’s Leap.’ The tradition of the parish runs that a riding officer from Sandwich, called Anthony Gill, lost his life here…while in pursuit of a smuggler. A fog coming on, both parties went over the precipice…The spot has, of course, been haunted ever since". [Lewis’s History of Thanet, by the Rev.

Apparitions / Haunted Pubs / Hauntings / Legends

The Three Crutches, Strood

One night in the 13th century a Templar Knight named Sir Richard or Reginald Braybrooke was murdered whilst travelling (probably) to Temple Manor after visiting Lord Cobham. He was shot through the heart by and arrow and his body was not discovered until the following day at a location where three roads met. The murderer was never caught or brought to justice.