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Discover the fascinating history behind The Shurland Hotel. From its Built in the early 19th century (circa 1830s), likely on the site of an older inn. origins to its role in local heritage.

The Shurland Hotel

Eastchurch, Kent

Building Age: Built in the early 19th century (circa 1830s), likely on the site of an older inn.

Original Purpose: Established as a village inn and hotel for Eastchurch, named after the nearby historic Shurland Hall.

Architecture: The hotel presents a Georgian/Victorian inn style at its front facade, with some modern extensions added over time. It is a brick building with sash windows facing the High Street. While the interior has been remodeled to suit modern hotel standards, it retains a few older features, such as a cellar and thick original walls, hinting at its 19th-century origins and earlier iterations on the site.

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The Shurland Hotel has served as the primary hostelry in Eastchurch on the Isle of Sheppey for over 180 years. It notably served RAF aviators from the nearby Eastchurch airfield during World War I; Eastchurch is recognized as a birthplace of British aviation. The building has changed hands multiple times, including a period as a pub known as the Shurland Bar. Its history is intertwined with local military heritage and smuggling lore, as the Isle of Sheppey was rife with smugglers in past centuries. This varied past contributes to its character and paranormal tales.

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The Shurland Hotel: A History of Hauntings on a Storied Isle

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The Shurland Hotel's paranormal reputation, particularly the antics of “Fred,” is set against the rich historical backdrop of Eastchurch and the Isle of Sheppey. This overview explores the hotel's 19th-century origins, its WWI aviation connections, and how local legends of smugglers, monks, and nearby Shurland Hall contribute to its ghostly atmosphere. Closures and reopenings seem to have only reawakened its spectral residents.

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c. 1830s The Shurland Hotel is built in Eastchurch, likely on the site of an older inn.

WWI (1914-1918) The hotel serves RAF aviators from the nearby Eastchurch airfield, a key aviation center.

1950s Local tales mention a former landlord known for practical jokes, a possible origin for the 'Fred' persona.

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