Bowerchalke, Wiltshire, England
A view of Bowerchalke
Applespill Bridge
According to legend, there is supposed to be buried treasure at Applespill Bridge. This may have some connection to the story of the apparitions of seven men seen carrying a gold coffin in the vicinity. Another phantom on the bridge is that of a tragic shepherd that got lost in a snowstorm and died of exposure. He has been seen and heard, pitifully crying, “I want to go home”.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Patty's Bottom
The site of Patty's Bottom, so to speak, was a focal point for a clash between Roman's and Britons. Locals have reported that the sounds of “tramping feet” have been heard, and there have been “headless horses seen rushing madly about”.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Vernditch Chase
Many years ago, a house that once stood here was the scene of a murder. The grisly scene is re-enacted by the apparitions of those involved, and some claim to have heard the three sickening axe blows that beheaded the victim.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Kit's Grave
A young girl who committed suicide was buried here many years ago, and her sad apparition has been witnessed.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Location
Visitor Information
Bowerchalke or Bower Chalke is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England.
It lies about 9 miles southwest of Salisbury. It is in the south of Wiltshire, about 1 mile from the county boundary with Dorset and 2 miles from that with Hampshire.
Pictured left is a view looking towards Bowerchalke from Woodminton Down courtesy of Nigel Freeman. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
