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The Dutiful Maid

Intelligent Haunting • Late 19th century (possibly 1877)

The spirit of a former hotel chambermaid who, as legend says, never stopped taking care of Ye Olde Griffin.

👻 Intelligent Haunting 📅 Late 19th century (possibly 1877) 🏰 Ye Olde Griffin Hotel

The Story

Ye Olde Griffin Hotel in March is said to be lovingly tended by the spirit of a former chambermaid. This dutiful ghost continues her work by tidying up guest rooms: folding clothes, straightening bed linens, and aligning furniture. Guests might awake to find their room more organized than when they fell asleep. Audible indicators of her presence include a soft, lullaby-like humming in the halls and gentle raps on doors. Some particularly sensitive guests have felt a light pressure on the mattress, as if someone sat at the foot of the bed briefly. Those who claim to have seen her describe a young woman in a simple dark dress with a white apron, typical of a Victorian-era servant. She’s often seen from the back or side, a gliding figure carrying what appears to be folded sheets or a towel, and tends to vanish around corners or through doorways if followed. Her presence is benevolent, embodying a restless spirit who loved her job too much to leave.

Historical Evidence

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Likely a real employee from the 19th century. Local historian once identified a possible source: a 21-year-old maid named Elizabeth who died in 1877 in March, around the time the hotel was refurbished. This aligns with the era of clothing described and the reported youth of the spirit. Her strong work ethic in life could explain her reluctance to abandon her post even after death.

Where to Encounter This Spirit

🔥 Most Active Areas

  • Upper floor guest rooms
  • Corridor near Room 5
  • Stairwell
  • Landing

👁️ Common Sightings

  • Apparition of a young woman in Victorian maid attire
  • Rooms found inexplicably tidied (clothes folded, items organized)
  • Soft humming or singing
  • Gentle knocks on doors
  • Sense of someone brushing past in hallways
  • Light tug on bedcovers at dawn

Paranormal Investigations

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Ye Olde Griffin’s chambermaid ghost is listed on the Paranormal Database. Small paranormal teams have conducted vigils, reportedly capturing an EVP of a woman whispering “room five.” The hotel acknowledges the legend, displaying a (possibly replica) 19th-century newspaper clipping about a maid's ghost.

🏰 Stay at This Haunted Hotel

Ye Olde Griffin Hotel

March, Cambridgeshire

Experience The Dutiful Maid's haunting firsthand by staying at this historic 15th-century origins (coaching inn), rebuilt in Georgian era hotel.

👻 Quick Facts

Type: Intelligent Haunting
Era: Late 19th century (possibly 1877)
Active Areas: 4
Hotel: 15th-century origins (coaching inn), rebuilt in Georgian era

Other Hotel Spirits

🕯️ Paranormal Tips

Best time for encounters: Late evening or early morning hours
Bring: Digital camera, voice recorder, and an open mind
Be respectful: These are believed to be real spirits with their own stories
Ask hotel staff: They often have their own encounters to share

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