10-04-2005, 07:48 PM
http://www.derbycity.com/ghosts/ghost-16.html
Many buildings at Chester Green, especially those buildings close to the remains of the excavated Roman encampment, are known to be haunted. One interesting story comes from a lady who lives in a house whose history probably dates back to a time when part of the building was used for storage by the Romans,
Although the ghost has not made a personal appearance he, or she, has manifested themselves in other ways. The ghost frequently clears away household rubbish, closes opened curtains in the living room, and has been known on several occasions to wash dirty crockery, much to the appreciation of the owner.
Another instance, seemingly more frightening, is the appearance of a spectre which is said to resemble a Roman centurion. One Derby man claims to have seen this figure one dark, foggy winter's evening whilst walking home from work. "The ghost," I was informed, 'Just glared at me with very large eyes."
This gentleman went on to state that he had not waited about to question the apparition but had hurried home to the waiting comfort of his front room and a stiff drink.
Other ghosts have been seen in the area, including a whole regiment of Roman soldiers, seen and heard marching one night near the River Derwent. The apparition of a ghostly child with snow-white hair has been observed near the site of a Roman well.
One lady who has lived in the area for many years claims that the area of Little Chester has always had the reputation of being haunted by sinister things. This lady also claims that since excavations have been carried out in the area in 1978, even more ghosts have been seen.
She further stated that the excavations has disturbed spirits which would of been best left untroubled, in what should of been their final resting places.
http://www.parascience.org.uk/misc/ghost/chester.htm
Chester was founded by the Romans during the 1st century AD as a military fortress, so it's hardly surprising that it has some well known Roman ghosts.
One is the ghost of a legionary who paces between the amphitheatre and the foundations of a tower which once stood beside the Newgate. One wonders whether he'll be doing more than pacing with the prospect of the other half of the amphitheatre being built over.
This is a particularly interesting ghost, as usually successive witnesses of apparitions describe the ghost as being progressively fainter, so you might have a witness in the 1700's describing a ghost in detail, whereas by the late 1900's, witnesses are describing a vague grey shape.
This particular ghost is still so clear that he has been identified as a Decurion, an officer in command of 10 men, of the 11th Legion Adiutrix. The story behind this ghost describes how the Decurion was in love with a local Celtic girl.
Whenever he was on duty he would leave his men on guard and slip out of a small gate to meet his sweetheart. Unfortunately, the girl's family saw an opportunity in the situation. One night when the Decurion slipped out of the gate,
he was pounced on by a gang of Celtic warriors and bound and gagged. The Celts crept in through the gate, killed the sentries and grabbed as much loot as they could. The Decurion managed to break free and ran to raise the alarm, but was killed by one of the Celts.
Ever since, he has paced the same route without rest.
I feel sorry for him...
Many buildings at Chester Green, especially those buildings close to the remains of the excavated Roman encampment, are known to be haunted. One interesting story comes from a lady who lives in a house whose history probably dates back to a time when part of the building was used for storage by the Romans,
Although the ghost has not made a personal appearance he, or she, has manifested themselves in other ways. The ghost frequently clears away household rubbish, closes opened curtains in the living room, and has been known on several occasions to wash dirty crockery, much to the appreciation of the owner.
Another instance, seemingly more frightening, is the appearance of a spectre which is said to resemble a Roman centurion. One Derby man claims to have seen this figure one dark, foggy winter's evening whilst walking home from work. "The ghost," I was informed, 'Just glared at me with very large eyes."
This gentleman went on to state that he had not waited about to question the apparition but had hurried home to the waiting comfort of his front room and a stiff drink.
Other ghosts have been seen in the area, including a whole regiment of Roman soldiers, seen and heard marching one night near the River Derwent. The apparition of a ghostly child with snow-white hair has been observed near the site of a Roman well.
One lady who has lived in the area for many years claims that the area of Little Chester has always had the reputation of being haunted by sinister things. This lady also claims that since excavations have been carried out in the area in 1978, even more ghosts have been seen.
She further stated that the excavations has disturbed spirits which would of been best left untroubled, in what should of been their final resting places.
http://www.parascience.org.uk/misc/ghost/chester.htm
Chester was founded by the Romans during the 1st century AD as a military fortress, so it's hardly surprising that it has some well known Roman ghosts.
One is the ghost of a legionary who paces between the amphitheatre and the foundations of a tower which once stood beside the Newgate. One wonders whether he'll be doing more than pacing with the prospect of the other half of the amphitheatre being built over.
This is a particularly interesting ghost, as usually successive witnesses of apparitions describe the ghost as being progressively fainter, so you might have a witness in the 1700's describing a ghost in detail, whereas by the late 1900's, witnesses are describing a vague grey shape.
This particular ghost is still so clear that he has been identified as a Decurion, an officer in command of 10 men, of the 11th Legion Adiutrix. The story behind this ghost describes how the Decurion was in love with a local Celtic girl.
Whenever he was on duty he would leave his men on guard and slip out of a small gate to meet his sweetheart. Unfortunately, the girl's family saw an opportunity in the situation. One night when the Decurion slipped out of the gate,
he was pounced on by a gang of Celtic warriors and bound and gagged. The Celts crept in through the gate, killed the sentries and grabbed as much loot as they could. The Decurion managed to break free and ran to raise the alarm, but was killed by one of the Celts.
Ever since, he has paced the same route without rest.
I feel sorry for him...
Cristina
The Hoplite Association
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The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon
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The Hoplite Association
[url:n2diviuq]http://www.hoplites.org[/url]
The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon
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