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Avebury Stones and The Red Lion, Wiltshire

Avebury Stones

History
Dating back to the 1600s, Avebury Stones, along with the nearby Red Lion pub, is reputedly one of the most paranormal places in Great Britain.

The Red Lion Inn dates back to 1802, while historically there has been a building on that location for centuries before then, when Avebury sat on the main route from London to Bath. The stone circles are thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC. The Beaker people, so called after their pottery, are thought to have played a major role in their formation, as they did with Stonehenge.

Phenomena
The most renowned haunting is that of a woman, who was supposedly thrown down a well hundreds of years earlier after being caught in bed with another man. Paranormal activity in the building has ranged from tables being covered with Salt and Pepper, as well as a spinning chandelier in the restaurant beneath which a man with a beard is seen sitting at the table.

Investigation
During a vigil, Derek sees the unfortunate woman who was killed and thrown down a well. Derek then takes the team outside to the stones for more exploration, while Yvette stays in a room by herself, her first solo vigil, only to feel a tickling sensation on her head. Karl is also scratched on the neck despite the room being empty. Orbs are also caught on camera.


Episode Information

Episode Number: 3
Season Num: 1
First Aired: Tuesday June 11, 2002