The Castle is known for two ghosts
"The Black Lady" and
"The White Lady". The first is said to be the ghost of a nun called Editha who
founded her order in the 9th century, her nuns were said to have been expelled
from a nearby Convent. They were expelled by Robert de Marmion when he took possession of
lands and the castle given to him by William I. The angry prayers of the nuns were said to
have called Editha from her grave.
She severely attacked de Marmion in his bedroom thus forcing him to restore the
Convent. She still walks the castle and has been seen on the staircase and in the
bedroom. The picture on the right is from a turn of the century postcard.
The White Lady appears on the terrace around the castle and is said to have stood there
and watched her lover, a wicked knight called Tarquin killed by Sir Lancelot.
Below are a few books that should make some interesting "Bedtime Reading"
Supernatural England: Poltergeists - Ghosts - Hauntings...and some gripping viewing too
Ghosts Of Old England-Ghosts Of Belgrave Hall
The Very Best Of Most Haunted
Most Haunted 2
The Psychic World Of Derek Acorah-REGION
2 DVD-Running Time 85 mins
Ghosts And Witches Of Olde England