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Hinton Ampner

Near Alresford, Hampshire

Groans, footsteps and voices that drove a family from their home.

In the 1760s Mary Ricketts rented the old manor at Hinton Ampner and kept a careful diary of what happened. She heard footsteps, rustling silk, groaning, and voices arguing in empty rooms.

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When
1760s
Where
51.0430, -1.1250
Group
Haunted places

Visiting

The present house and gardens belong to the National Trust.

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