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Treasure Holt, Essex

Treasure Holt

History
Treasure Holt
has held the reputation of being the most haunted house in the district for many years. In the 1920s it was investigated by the Society of physical research, in 1928, a brick floor was being re-laid when some human bones, leather buckles and a token dated 1793 was discovered.

However Treasure Holt as it is known now dates back beyond 1138. In earlier days it was called Perles, or Pearls Farm and for many years it was an old coaching inn. Treasure Holt, even today, stands isolated on the edge of Holland Marshes with a long lane leading to the house, set back from the road one could easily pass by it without knowing that it is there. If all the stories about this house were to be believed it would be absolutely steeped in history.

Phenomena
Apparitions include a woman dressed in a crinoline gown who rustles through the house, a cavalier in the lounge. Many people claim to have seen a monk in the grounds, usually walking about a foot or so above the ground.

Another ghost seen here is that of a lady with long blonde hair seated near the fireplace playing a spinet. Another lady with blonde hair has been seen riding a white horse down the lane. Round the corner a local highwayman's ghost still hangs. The man had been hung there by the villagers after they decided that they had been robbed enough.

Investigation
On his initial visit to the building, Derek immediately connects with a monk who roams the building and also a couple who murdered people and are connected to him in some way. Upstairs he senses a man called Percy, who possesses him, believing he is still alive. A night vigil in the woods outside the property causes a great deal of apprehension and fear in the group, while a number of strange lights are recorded in the upstairs rooms. A locked off camera with a motion detector also captures a strange image, which could resemble the part manifestation of a figure.


Episode Information>

Episode Number: 12
Season Num: 1
First Aired: Tuesday August 13, 2002