South Zeal, Devon
The inn is reportedly haunted by a ghostly Benedictine monk from its monastery period and a female spirit known as 'The Lady'. Their activities include disembodied footsteps and rattling noises, particularly near the ancient stone.
Benedictine Monk, The Lady
The Lady: Alongside the monk, a female spirit referred to as 'The Lady' is also reported. Her footsteps are sometimes heard in conjunction with the monk's. While her specific identity or era is unknown, her presence is felt, contributing to the inn's haunted atmosphere.
A ghostly monk from the original 12th-century Benedictine monastery is said to haunt The Oxenham Arms, often associated with the ancient standing stone within the inn.
A female spirit, known simply as 'The Lady', is reported to haunt The Oxenham Arms, her presence often felt alongside that of the Benedictine monk.
Built in the 1100s (12th century), contains a 5,000-year-old prehistoric standing stone
12th-century Benedictine monastery built around the ancient South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone. Became a coaching inn in 1477.
The oldest heritage inn in Devon and Cornwall, Grade II listed. Originally a Benedictine monastery incorporating a 5,000-year-old standing stone. Licensed as an inn since 1477 by Exeter Justice Offices. It was home to the Oxenham family and visited by notable figures such as Charles Dickens, Sir Francis Drake, and Admiral Lord Nelson. Recognized as a CAMRA Heritage Inn.
Ancient stone building, originally a monastery, with features reflecting its long history as a coaching inn. Contains a prehistoric menhir within its structure.
Disembodied footsteps heard in the dead of night, weird rattling noises, a spiritual presence felt near the ancient stone, and sightings of a shadowy monk apparition by guests.
Throughout the building, particularly near the ancient South Zeal Menhir Standing Stone.
Guests have reported witnessing a shadowy monk apparition. Staff and guests have heard footsteps and rattling noises. (Source: Input document implies guest reports for apparition).
No specific paranormal investigation history provided in the source material.
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Address:
South Zeal, Dartmoor National Park, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JT
Phone: +44 1837 840244
Status: Operating
Four-poster beds available.
Contact hotel directly for specific accessibility information, given its historic nature.
Located in Dartmoor National Park, known for its folklore and ancient sites.
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