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Epworth Rectory

Epworth, Lincolnshire

'Old Jeffrey', the poltergeist that plagued the family of John Wesley.

For two months in 1716 and 1717 the rectory at Epworth was disturbed by knocks, groans, footsteps and rattling latches. The family of the rector, Samuel Wesley, nicknamed the spirit Old Jeffrey.

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When
1716–1717
Where
53.5250, -0.8230
Group
Haunted places

Visiting

The Old Rectory is a museum open to visitors in season.

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