Levens Hall, Cumbria

History
Levens Hall is on the edge of the Lake
District and the first dwelling at Levens dates back
to 1350. It was built by the de Redman family
as defence against the Scottish raiders of the time. It was then
a primitive tower, with housing for the women and cattle in time
of raids, and a large room where smoke from the open fire would
escape through a hole in the roof.
The medieval structure was built in Elizabethan times when the
Bellingham family created a mansion and beautified
it with fine panelling and plasterwork still to be seen today.
In 1694, Col. James Grahme, former Privy Purse
to King James II, added much of the fine Jacobean furniture and
built the two wings at the rear of the House, forming a courtyard.
All building was completed by the addition of the Howard Tower
in 1820. Throughout the house there are beautiful paintings, family
memorabilia (with connections to both the first Duke of Wellington
and Nelson) and some of the earliest English patchwork.
Phenomena
A Grey Lady is reputed to wander the building and has often been
seen. It is thought she was a gypsy woman who laid a curse on
the family of the house, after being turned away starving at the
front door.
Another spirit of a lady, this one wearing pink, has also been
spotted. It is believed she was a nanny working at the Hall. The
apparition of a large black dog has also been witnessed, wandering
the building and bounding up the staircase.
Investigation
Derek connects with both the spirit of the dog and also
the fabled Grey Lady, who he identifies as a member of the de
Redman family. He senses a great deal of activity throughout the
hall, with many energies wandering around the building. He is
drawn to the tower, where he reports that a curse was placed against
the building. As the vigils began in the corridor, Derek's jacket
is grabbed by an unseen force.
Karl is also prodded, as he investigates a strange noise in the
gardens. Back in the corridor, temperature drops are recorded,
as are strange EMF readings. Yvette attempts a solo vigil at that
destination, but quickly leaves as creaking sounds are heard and
a door continually opens by itself, even when she has firmly closed
it.
Episode Information
Episode Number: 13
Season Num: 1
First Aired: Tuesday August 20, 2002