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Documented Supernatural Encounters

Ghost Stories from cornwall

Meet the 3 documented spirits haunting cornwall's historic hotels. Each ghost has their own tragic tale, from murders and accidents to broken hearts and unfinished business.

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Documented Spirits
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Haunted Hotels
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Types of Spirits
600+
Years of History

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Selina Wadge

Intelligent Haunting

1852 - 1878 (Executed August 15th, 1878)
📍 The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Executed in 1878 for the murder of her young son, Selina Wadge's tragic spirit is said to haunt Bodmin Jail, her cries echoing through the corridors as she searches for her lost child. She often appears to children and evokes strong emotions in pregnant women.

🏰 Bodmin, Cornwall
🔥 4 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Corridors of Bodmin ... Upper floors +2 more
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Matthew Weeks

Intelligent Haunting

Executed April 12th, 1844
📍 The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Hanged in 1844 for the murder of Charlotte Dymond, many believe Matthew Weeks was innocent. His tormented spirit is said to walk the corridors of Bodmin Jail, seeking justice from beyond the grave.

🏰 Bodmin, Cornwall
🔥 3 hotspots

Most Active Areas:

Corridors Cells +1 more
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James and William Lightfoot (The Lightfoot Brothers)

Intelligent Haunting

Executed April 13th, 1840
📍 The Bodmin Jail Hotel

James and William Lightfoot were hanged side-by-side in 1840 for the murder of Nevell Norway. Their dark and chilling spirits are said to haunt Bodmin Jail, a malevolent presence from the prison's grim past.

🏰 Bodmin, Cornwall
🔥 1 hotspot

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