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The Black Monk of Pontefract

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

A family haunted by a hooded figure they nicknamed Fred.

In 1966 and again in 1969, the Pritchard family of Pontefract reported a violent poltergeist. Water appeared on floors, objects flew and the daughter was said to be dragged up the stairs.

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When
1966–1969
Where
53.6900, -1.3000
Group
Haunted places

Visiting

A private house in a residential street.

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