Spooky stories: 11 reputedly haunted places in the Rugby borough
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Apr 2023, 12:09 BST
Updated 20th Apr 2023, 12:09 BST
These ghostly goings-on in the area have been chronicled by an online paranormal database.
One Handed Boughton and the Dun Cow are familiar stories to Rugbeians - but there are plenty of other spooky tales in our borough.
Whether or not you believe in them is another matter! Either way, they offer fascinating tales, some based around our local history.
These tales all come from the website, Paranormal Database (www.paranormaldatabase.com), described as “a serious ongoing project to document locations with folkloric, paranormal and cryptozoological connections with more than 13,400 entries” – including this collection in the Rugby borough.
These tales all come from the website, Paranormal Database (www.paranormaldatabase.com), described as “a serious ongoing project to document locations with folkloric, paranormal and cryptozoological connections with more than 13,400 entries” – including this collection in the Rugby borough.
5. Stockton - Blue Lias public house
Seen walking through the pub after opening hours, this red headed male is thought to have been killed long ago when he was discovered in bed with another man's wife. Photo: Google Street View
6. Lawford Arms pub – Long Lawford
It turned out to be a party for one after a guest staying at the pub was awoken by the sounds of a lively bar late at night. The man decided to join the festivities but upon opening the bar door found the area empty and once again silent. Photo: Google Street View
7. Shuckburgh Hall
Sir Stewkley Shuckburgh deemed Lieutenant Sharp not worthy of courting his daughter. This pushed Sharp over the edge, and he shot Shuckburgh's daughter before turning the gun on himself. Although the hall is now reputedly haunted, it is unclear whether it is Sharp, the daughter or both. Photo: Our Warwickshire
8. Road between Princethorpe and Marton
A black shuck or dog is said to appear at midnight in the area. The legend is traditionally thought to be a harbinger of doom. Photo: Google Street View