Market Place, Cambridgeshire
The Rose & Crown appears to be home to the spirit of an elderly chambermaid whose dedicated service continues beyond death. Contemporary guests have documented sightings of an elderly lady figure and unexplained footsteps in guest rooms. The phenomena appear non-threatening, with witnesses describing the presence as watchful rather than disturbing. Given the building's extensive history employing numerous domestic staff over the centuries, such loyal attachments are historically plausible.
The Loyal Chambermaid (Intelligent Haunting)
The spirit of an elderly chambermaid whose dedicated service appears to continue beyond death at this historic Wisbech inn.
14th-15th century origins with 1601 dated plasterwork (parts possibly dating to 1435)
Coaching inn and tavern serving Wisbech Market Place
This Grade II* listed building stands as one of Wisbech's most historic establishments, with over 600 years of continuous hospitality service. The plaster work in the rear range bears the date 1601, whilst architectural evidence suggests the earliest cellars date to the 14th or 15th centuries. The building served as a major coaching inn for centuries before expanding into wine and spirits trade under the Goddard and Tidnam families (1839-1932). The extensive Victorian cellar system beneath the hotel reflects this commercial expansion, representing significant material evidence of 19th-century commercial development in the Fens.
Tudor and Georgian architecture with medieval foundations, timber frames, later Georgian facade (Grade II* listed)
Apparition of an elderly woman, unexplained footsteps in guest rooms (particularly in the early morning), sense of presence behind guests, general awareness of unseen observation consistent with intelligent haunting activity.
Guest rooms where footsteps have been heard, corridors where the elderly lady figure has been sighted, historic areas of the building where staff would have worked.
Contemporary guest reports documented through social media provide factual accounts of sightings and unexplained sounds. The guest showed no signs of seeking attention or fabricating stories, simply sharing their encounter whilst acknowledging the building's historical significance.
Guest experiences documented through social media reports, though no formal paranormal investigations have been recorded at this specific location. The reports suggest ongoing paranormal activity that warrants further documentation.
📅 Sample dates:2025-08-08 to 2025-08-10 • 2 adults
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Address:
23–24 Market Place, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1DG, UK
Phone: +44 1945 589800
Status: Recently reopened (reopened in early 2024 after closure November 2022-early 2024)
Occasionally hosts paranormal evenings or shares ghost story leaflets.
Historic building, specific accessibility should be confirmed directly with the hotel.
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