Borley Rectory, Haunted house in England
Borley Rectory is a Victorian era mansion located in the village of Borley, Essex, England.
Built in 1862, it gained notoriety as 'the most haunted house in England' due to the reports of ghostly activity.
The alleged paranormal activity at Borley Rectory has been the subject of many books and inspired numerous television shows and films.
Although the rectory was destroyed by fire in 1939, the site remains a popular destination for ghost hunters.
The reported hauntings include phantom coaches driven by headless horsemen, a nun, and even a spectral game of cricket.
Location: Borley
Inception: 1862
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 52.05460,0.69420
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:07
This collection features some of the strangest locations globally associated with ghost stories and supernatural occurrences. Historical sites, former homes, and other settings hold significant associations with eerie tales, especially during the Halloween season when legends of spirits and hauntings are often discussed.
Borley Church
91 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul
2.1 km
Parish Church (dedication Unknown)
1.8 km
Church of St Mary and St John
2.6 km
Chapel at Melford Place
2.4 km
Chapel at St Bartholomew's Priory Farm
2.3 km
5 and 6, Chapel Green
2.5 km
White Hart Inn
2.5 km
Chapelside
2.5 km
Brundon Mill
1.8 km
The Gate House, Corpus Christi and Oaken
2.6 km
House Occupied By Mrs J Hagon London House Hair Fashions
2.6 km
Green Shutters
2.6 km
Liston Hall
2 km
Barn, 100 Metres South Of Borley Place
79 m
Byre Approximately 70 To North Of Foxearth Hall
2.5 km
Crosskeys
2.6 km
Rectory Lodge
2.1 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul Tombstone to Maria Aged 7 Years 1838 Approximately 6 Metres from East Window of Chancel
2.1 km
Undertakers Premises Owned By Mr P A Palmer
2.6 km
Barn, 50 Metres South East Of Borley Place
66 m
House Owned By Mr L G Richardson Immediately North Of Premises Occupied By Cadge And Son, Builders
2.6 km
Foxearth Hall Large Barn Approximately 100 Metres North West Of Hall
2.6 km
Foxearth Hall Barn Approximately 20 Metres West Of Foxearth Hall Byre
2.6 km
House Owned By Mr L G Richardson 11 Yds North Of Premises Occupied By Cadge And Son, Builders
2.6 km
Garage House
2.6 km
Milestone, Melford Road
2 km
Milestone, Rodbridge Corner, N of jct and bus shelter
1.5 kmReviews
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