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The Oxenham Arms

South Zeal, Devon

The inn is reportedly haunted by three distinct spirits: a ghostly Benedictine monk from its claimed monastery period, a female spirit known as 'The Lady', and Major Pat á Beckett (1929-1941 owner). T...

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Following Captain John Oxenham: From Devon Village to Pacific Piracy

6 min read 1 related hotel 5 local attractions

Explore the historical trail of Captain John Oxenham, from his birth at The Oxenham Arms to his adventures with Sir Francis Drake and tragic end as England's first executed pirate.

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<h1 id="following-captain-john-oxenham-from-devon-village-to-pacific-piracy">Following Captain John Oxenham: From Devon Village to Pacific Piracy</h1> <p>Captain John Oxenham’s story begins at The Oxenham Arms in South Zeal, where he was born in 1530 into one of Devon’s most influential families. Hi...

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South Zeal & Dartmoor: A Paranormal Explorer's Guide to Ancient Spirituality

8 min read 1 related hotel 6 local attractions

Discover the supernatural landscape of South Zeal and surrounding Dartmoor, from prehistoric standing stones to haunted tors, with practical guidance for paranormal investigators.

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<h1 id="south-zeal--dartmoor-a-paranormal-explorers-guide-to-ancient-spirituality">South Zeal & Dartmoor: A Paranormal Explorer’s Guide to Ancient Spirituality</h1> <p>South Zeal occupies a unique position in England’s paranormal landscape, serving as a gateway to Dartmoor’s ancient spiritual e...

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