In the peaceful market town of Saxmundham, Suffolk, lies a dark and chilling tale that dates back to a time when superstition walked hand-in-hand with everyday life.
The Year: 1672
On 1st August 1672, a young girl named Magdalen Holyday fell victim to a terrifying ordeal. Without warning, she began experiencing what was described by witnesses as violent, invisible attacks the sensation of pins stabbing deep into her flesh. But the horror didn't stop there.
Magdalen was soon witnessed vomiting up nails, bone fragments, pins, and even shards of glass. Townspeople were stunned. Rumours spread like wildfire. The cause? Some claimed it was retribution for refusing to buy ribbons from a mysterious older woman, later accused of witchcraft.
As fear gripped Saxmundham, whispers of curses and revenge lingered in the air.
Centuries Later: The Curse Returns
Fast forward to the year 2000, when a team of builders began renovations on a property known as Monks' Cottages, nestled in the heart of the town. Beneath the structure, they uncovered what was believed to be a medieval chantry chapel, sealed and forgotten.
Once disturbed, strange phenomena began:
- Lights flickered without cause
- Tools and batteries constantly drained
- A thick sense of dread reportedly filled the air
Paranormal investigators
BBC 2 - House Detectives: Saxmundham was broadcast on Monday 26th November 20:30pm 2001 which documented the case and even broadcast an exorcism performed on the site. Yet, residents still claim that unease and unexplained activity continue to ripple through the area as if something ancient and angry was never truly banished.
A Curse Never Lifted
To this day, locals speak in hushed tones about the Witch of Saxmundham. Was it a tragic case of misunderstood illness and mass hysteria? Or was Magdalen’s agony real a warning echoing through the centuries?
Whatever the truth may be, one thing is clear:
The past never truly dies in Saxmundham... and neither does its ghosts.
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