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The Haunted Tales of Pluckley, England

The Enigmatic Ghosts of Pluckley, England Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, the ghostly tales of Pluckley, England, are hard to overlook. This charming, historic village, nestled 50 miles southeast of London and home to around 1,000 residents, is steeped in supernatural lore. Among its haunted legends are the phantom coach and horses, a tormented screaming man, and the infamous…

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a tiny creek near the train tracks,

a small pond by a back-hoe stored under a wooden awning,

plants erupting from an old bathtub,

grass white and crispy with frost;

they say the town is haunted,

but maybe its only me

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A Journey Into The ‘Screaming Woods’ of Pluckley

The Dering Woods is also known by another name which ear-witnesses have applied to it. It is often dubbed The Screaming Woods. And for good reason. Shrill screams have often been heard coming from somewhere within its borders. When these terrifying and blood-curdling sounds are not heard, something else invariably is. 

Footsteps have been mentioned in other cases of strange noises. On days when fog shrouds the dense woodland, voices and whispers have also been subjected to anyone within earshot...

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The Screaming Woods of Dering

Situated in Kent, England, close to Smarden, Dering Woods is frequently the subject of ghostly lore, which has led to its unsettling moniker The Screaming Woods. This dense forest, believed to be among the most haunted places in Britain, attracts both paranormal researchers and curious tourists. It has lots of ghost sightings. There are many different types of legends about Dering Woods. Among the most enduring legends are the disturbing noises reported from the woodland at night. Many people think that the screams that visitors have reported hearing are the wailing of tormented ghosts. These eerie noises have added to the forest's sinister reputation by stoking conjecture about its ghostly occupants. According to some residents, these cries are the echoes of long-lost souls—possibly those who perished in the woods.

Another well-known story involves people mysteriously going missing in the woods. According to local legend, people who go too far into Dering Woods might never come back, which could result in ghostly kidnappings or other paranormal activity. Certain tales that describe eerie beings prowling among the trees further enhance the eerie ambiance of the woodland. Witnesses have reported ghostly shapes and apparitions that disappear as soon as they emerge, leaving an eerie feeling of fear. The area's past can also influence its haunting reputation. The location of Dering Woods is close to Pluckley, one of England's most haunted settlements. Many people report experiencing residual energy or spirits due to the area's past, which includes stories of terrible deaths and historical events. Many ghosts, like the Highwayman and the Watercress Woman, are rumored to reside in Pluckley itself, and their tales are woven into the spooky woods legends. Despite numerous reports of paranormal activity, doubt persists. Some people blame the odd sounds on natural phenomena, including nocturnal animal calls or the wind rustling through the trees. Some contend that the spooky ambiance and regional folklore just stimulate the imagination, resulting in inflated or misconstrued experiences. Environmental elements that contribute to the unearthly atmosphere include the forest's distinct acoustics and its remote location.

The charm of Dering Woods, however, endures. Its natural beauty and reputation for the paranormal combine to make it an alluring travel destination for paranormal enthusiasts. Visitors keep exploring the depths of this mysterious woodland, whether they are looking for excitement or are hoping to witness something unearthly. Adventurers can get a personal look at the eerie ambiance of the woods through organized ghost hunts and nocturnal tours. Dering Woods is essentially a monument to the timeless value of legend and the curiosity people have about the unknown. Legends and experiences from the forest highlight the blurred boundary between the real world and the paranormal, inspiring both believers and atheists to contemplate the secrets hidden within. Every distant cry or rustle of leaves can spark the imagination, and the forests continue to serve as a metaphor for the mysteries that lie inside the natural world.

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The village is allegedly home to a phantom headmaster, a dying highwayman, a "flickering light" and a Victorian lady. Towards Smarden lie the Screaming Woods, in which it is said blood-curdling shrieks and wails are commonly heard.

Each concoction of the Limited Edition Evil Spirit gin comes with its own warning label and uses apples and mint produced and picked direct from the soil of Pluckley, which said to be home to more ghosts than any other place in England.

Helen Baird, who owns Pluckley farm shop and supplied the locally-grown ingredients explains: “The ghosts here are legendary – you grow up knowing their stories and looking out for them around the village.

"With all the produce we sell at our farm shop grown within the village area, you could say that the spooky spirit runs through everything we eat and drink.”

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In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics

Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters. Source link

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In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics

Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters. source https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/world/europe/pluckley-england-haunted-ghosts-halloween.html

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2 Terrifying PARANORMAL STORIES From England

In this bone-chilling video, we’ll explore eerie true stories of two haunted locations of The Flitwick Manor Ghost and The Ghosts of Pluckley Village from the east english countryside and southern England.

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The Woman in the Woods by Lisa Hall

The Woman in the Woods by Lisa Hall

Synopsis- When Allie moves to a quaint old cottage with her husband, it’s their dream home. Nestled in the village of Pluckley, it seems a perfect haven in which to raise their two children. But Pluckley has a reputation. It’s known as England’s most haunted village. And not long after the birth of their new son, Allie begins to notice strange things… Author- Lisa Hall Genre- Thriller | Horror…

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#Christmas, 1913. Pluckley, England. Walter W. Winans, the greatest crack-shot of all time, took a shot at the fabled White Lady ghost of Pluckley, the most haunted village in England.

This is that story...

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A Walk Around The Haunted Village Of Pluckley In Kent

Having been told by a friend of mine, Paula, that she was going to a village in Kent that was haunted, I had to find out more and go and see for myself. Pluckley is indeed in the Guiness Book of Records for being the most haunted village in the UK, having up to 13 different ghosts sighted there! Another friend of mine, Bill, told me about the unusual windows that they have in Pluckley so I was…

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Pluckley might be the most haunted village in the UK, but the paranormal ain’t the problem

I remember the first time I went to Pluckley. 

I *think* it was the summer of 2017, so it was one of those long, university summers where I did feck all for 3 months. I had just started exploring the world of the paranormal, so, of course, Kent’s most haunted village was on my to-do list.

I came armed with a screenshot of a village map on my phone, some sunscreen and a best mate in-tow.

Pluckley is legendary amongst us paranormalists, with no less than 12 ghosts laying claim to the small village - which only has a living population of around 1000. But we didn’t bump into the Red Lady in the local churchyard, or the ghostly monk wandering the local roads. Instead, we spent about and hour and a half walking along 60mph roads in 27 degree heat, trying to find out where the haunted pub was and how far was it to Dering Woods and holy shit the next train home is in 23 minutes!

Frustrating as the experience was, it resonated with something I had uncovered in my earlier research of the area.

The residents of Pluckley hate people like me visiting their village. They hate randoms traipsing round the gravestones of their relatives looking to catch a glimpse of a ghost at St Nick’s. They hate people clogging up the local pub and inquiring about the spirits lingering there. And they hate the wave of tourists that crash onto their shores in the week preceding Halloween.

"It's a nice village and these stories ruin it and give us hassle we don't need." Source

Over the years, journalists have trooped to the village just outside of Ashford and asked locals what they think of the legends. They typically claim they joined in on the fun as kids, pulling pranks and sharing stories to keep the dead, well, alive, or had no idea their hometown was famous around the world for its legends.

Even the beating heart of the village - their local pub, The Black Horse - has been recently taken over by owners determined to distance themselves from its paranormal past. That being said, even as the renovated their latest purchase, they experienced a series of strange occurrences. Most notably, equipment mysteriously breaking.

Whether these legends are to be believed is of course up to you. And of course, you do have a right to park up, wander ‘round and harass locals about these ghost stories until they tell you to f*ck off. But Pluckley, like so many other supposedly haunted locations, is just a place. It’s sleepy, it’s small and it’s not that enjoyable to wander around its residential areas for an entire day.

(Don’t get me wrong, it does have some lovely footpaths, but most of the time I was stuck walking at the side of the road trying to find the spookiest places.)

So, here’s some of my top tips for being respectful when you visit paranormal places like Pluckley.

#1 - Study up first

If the locals aren’t too keen to talk about local legends, make sure you do your research before hand so you know what you’re looking for, where you can find it and the full story behind it.

You’ll want to draw as little attention as possible to the fact that you’re there to seek out the spirits of Dering Woods or learn more about the local ghost monk.

Even knowing where you can park without disturbing the local residents is just a small thing you can do to ensure you’re not getting in anyone’s way.

#2 - Come with a fully-fledged itinerary

Every time I’ve gone to Pluckley, I’ve drained my phone using Google Maps trying to work out where each spooky hotspot is. Even working out how to get into the local pub took waaay to long (it’s through the gate and at the side, if you’re wondering).

Next time, I’ll be doing my research to make sure I have a distinct route to follow, taking in each local legend without having to troop back and forth to different spots, and know how to find each one. No more dithering about how to enter the woods or find the right church.

For places as simple or residential as Pluckley - that is, they don’t have tourist signs pointing out each ghost sighting - this is crucial to having an enjoyable day out and not pestering locals that won’t be willing to point you in the direction of their urban legend.

#3 - Find out how open the locals are about the legends

Pluckley’s locals might be a bit hesitant to discuss their home’s reputation, but some towns and villages might be up for it. When you do your research into the legends, research how the locals feel about it, too.

Read reviews on Google for each location, see whether websites for local places have content dedicated to it on their websites or if there are tourist facilities dedicated to paranormal visitors there. If in doubt, assume they don’t want to talk about it - better safe than sorry!

And even if the locals aren’t willing to speak about hauntings, they’ll be happy to discuss their history with you.

#4 - Don’t forget to celebrate the living, too!

Even small villages like Pluckley are full of cute shops, boutique cafes and historic pubs. While you’re not trying to harass the locals, why not give something back to them?

Also, speaking honestly, wandering around residential areas isn’t that exciting. You don’t want to waste a day looking for paranormal activity that (probably) won’t happen.

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