St Osyths Priory. Clacton-on-Sea

by Ghostly Admin on December 3, 2010 in Haunted Churches with 3 Comments

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The Priory dates from the 12th century – it’s namesake was an East Anglian Queen, who was beheaded by Danish invaders, in nearby “Nuns Wood”.

Legend has it, that when St Osyths refused to renounce her faith she was executed, and once her head was chopped off her executioners were horrified to see her pick up her own head and walk to the church. Her ghost can be seen on the anniversary of her beheading repeating this walk holding her severed head.

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Loves a good ghost story, especially whilst sat in front of an open log fire on a cold and dark winters night.

Tagged: Church, Clacton-on-Sea, Ghost, Headless, Spirit

3 Comments on "St Osyths Priory. Clacton-on-Sea"

1. Paula Humphries says:

   May 15, 2013 at 05:51

   Would you have their number at all or now where I can get it thank you.

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2. Mrs Paula Humphries says:

   May 14, 2013 at 21:25

   Do you allow Paranormal groups to do investigations in your church if so what would the fees be per person.

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   • Ghostly Admin says:

     May 14, 2013 at 22:14

     Hello Paula,
     You would be better to contact the church directly in order to see whether or not they permit Paranormal groups.

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