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Village where nearly every home 'has a ghost'

An ancient village that’s full of stories about ghosts stalking its homes has been dubbed the ‘most haunted’ in the country.

30 October 2023 · 23:41 UTC

Dunster, a village in Somerset, has gained a reputation as one of the most haunted places in the UK. Legend has it that nearly every home in the village has a ghost, with spirits of monks, soldiers, witches, and animals said to roam its buildings, pubs, and surrounding hills.

The haunting stories are attributed to the village's ancient history and the presence of old stone buildings. People have reported various ghostly encounters and experiences, from voices and apparitions to objects moving on their own.

Despite the spooky reputation, some residents have learned to coexist with the village's spectral inhabitants.