Alford Manor is a beautiful thatched manor house located in Lincolnshire. By day it attacts many visitors who appreciate its friendly atmosphere and composite structure. But are you ready to experience Alford Manor by night? As dusk falls the property takes on a more sinster feel - are you brave enough?
History
It is thought that Alford Manor was built by John Hopkins in circa 1611 although its early years history is hazy. It is believed that the property may have been sold to Sir Robert Christopher around 1638. Sir Robert Christopher went on to fight on the Royalist side in the Civil War and was awarded in knighthood in 1660 as a reward for his loyalty from Charles II.
Lucy Christopher inherited the manor following the death of Sir Robert, she wnet on to marry John Manners, the Duke of Rutland.
Following the end of the occupation by the Christopher line, the house was rented by a number of tenants, the most notable of which was John Higgins in approximately 1820. John Higgins was a good friend of Charles Darwins father, Robert.
The property was eventually purchased by Dorothy Higgins, a descendent of John Higgins. Dorothy gifted the property to Alford Town Council in 1967, following which the Alford Civic Trust was established to manage it.
Paranormal
The Tricorn Paranormal team were lucky to have been instrumental in running the first investigation at Alford Manor in the summer of 2008. Reported activity included:
* The presence of a dark male energy on the first floor.
* Feelings of being trapped on the upper floors of the building.
* Footsteps heard from upper floors when no one else has been there.
* Hot and cold spots in various locations around the property.
* Table tipping on the ground floor with a grand piano
Location InformationAlford Manor
West Street
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9HT
