Aim: A return to a very active and favourite location to try to record
evidence of such activity.
Background:
As always we respect the wishes of the custodians and will not identify
this location. We have had mixed results during our visits, some more
impressive than others including recorded footfalls movement and items
being moved, most occurrences have been inexplicable. Please view some
of our previous reports and video footage from this “Undisclosed
Church”.
Apparatus:
Camcorders:
Sony DCR HC-62 with night vision and Sony HVL-IRM IR light
Sony DCR-DVD110E with night vision and Sony HVL- IRM IR light
Digital Camera:
Fuji Fine Pix S1600
Fuji Fine Pix S5500
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-38 X 2
Other:
Tripods, Torches, Video tapes (MiniDV), DVD-RW's
Investigators: Ian, Kim, Paddy, Dave, Travis and Dan.
Method:
Using our normal visual, audible and scientific methods we were to investigate
this venue and try to encounter and record similar events to those witnessed
and recorded before.
The
Investigation
Session one – Vigil in front pews.
Seated in various rows between the front pews and choir stalls we conducted
a vigil, initially sitting and listening before moving on to calling for
activity.
Session two – Vigil in rear pews.
Given the results from the first session (read below in results section)
we decided to spend the second session in an area where noises had emanated
from previously. Another vigil involving calling for activity.
Session three – Séance in choir stalls.
We decided to experiment with a séance conducted by Ian, Dan, Travis,
Kim and Dave. Paddy sat out in order to be mobile and investigate anything
that occurred.
Session Four – Return to the rear pews
Given noises we had heard earlier we decided to seat ourselves around
the pews to the rear of the north aisle. Another silent vigil plus calling
out trying to record possible responses. This session was cut short because
after 20 minutes people outside the building gave us cause for concern.
We sat silently waiting for them to leave. After they did we took account
of the late hour and ended the investigation.
Results
Session one – Vigil in front pews.
One minute into the session a loud tap is heard coming from the rear of
the church by the bell tower.
Paddy and Kim think they see a movement or shadow by the south porch door.
A rustling or leaf type noise is heard from the rear of the church and Kim
is concerned over a ringing in one of her ears.
A loud rumble is heard by all of the team, non of them profess to have moved,
the noise was thought to originate behind where the team are seated, again
to the rear of the church.
The team heard an odd noise, not unlike singing.
Ian though he heard a breath to his side.
As Dave began to call out Dan, who was sitting on the end of the choir stalls,
said he saw what appeared to be a shape move from right to left in front
of him, moving towards the altar. He described this as a mist or a least
something lighter that stood out against the darkness of the opposite choir
stalls.
Paddy saw a light shoot across the large windows opposite. He said either
there was a shooting star outside in the sky or it was something inside
the church. Dave heard a noise by the font at the same time.
As Dave called for a response from the font area a knock was heard, a repeat
was requested but not forthcoming.
Ian and Kim saw a light on the opposite side of the church, Dave said he
saw something similar earlier.
A noise is again heard from near the font.
Whilst discussing the merits of falling bat faeces and this being an explanation
for some of the light taps heard, a deeper thud is heard by the south doors.
Paddy thinks he hears a footfall.
Session two – Vigil in
rear pews.
A noise is heard from the centre of the church in front of us followed
by a noise from the south porch. Dave is seated in a pew near this and
says he feels uncomfortable.
Dave and Paddy hear some noise from in front of Dave by the south door,
Dave moves forward a few pews in case these noises reoccur.
Ian thought he heard some choral singing, as did a few others.
Car lights were spotted outside but these drove on by.
A couple of louder noises were heard, one from the porch, in between two
locked doors!
Session three – Séance in choir stalls.
This session started with an odd noise heard by the whole team, Paddy
said it come from close to him towards the altar but it wasn't caused
by him. This can be heard on the video footage that accompanies this report.
A noise was heard from the bottom end of the church, then as Dave asked
for a response a noise was heard from by the main south door. This was
not repeated when requested. Dave later asked that if anyone was by the
door could they join us, this was met by another tap.
A thump is heard from near Paddy by the altar followed by the polythene
cover over the altar cloth rustling. Another odd noise was heard soon
after.
More noise was heard again further down the church along the south side
of the church.
Despite our attention being drawn to this part of the church for some
time nothing further occurred so we ended the session.
Session Four - Return to the rear pews
Having moved to the rear of the church typically we began hearing the
sound of movement and noises from the altar area. We asked for these to
be repeated but they were not. After twenty minutes we continued to hear
noises until they simply stopped. No further results were forthcoming.
Conclusions
Session one – Vigil in front
pews.
Various taps and knocks we heard throughout session by most of the team.
These seemed to be concentrated around the area of the font. This area
was examined and no reason could be found for this. Not all the noises
heard were picked up by our recording equipment but some can be heard
on the accompanying investigation video. The thud by the door and the
footfalls heard by Paddy cannot be investigated further as they were not
recorded. At this time we cannot conclude that any of these noises were
paranormal in origin, only that they cannot be explained.
The movement in shadows by Kim and Paddy, as well as the shape seen by
Dan move across in front of him cannot be investigated further as these
events were not recorded on our video, the reactions of the individuals
concerned was though, and this appears to be genuine. We may only have
their testimony but these events are of interest, although we cannot discount
the effect of tired eyes or the possibility of a trick of the light amongst
the shadows.
The loud rumble was recorded on our video audio, as was the faint sound
of singing but we cannot discount the sound of aircraft or vehicles further
away from the location as we have found that these noises carry greatly
in this location. Although we should say that we are accustomed to these
and can usually readily eliminate these.
The shooting light seen by Paddy cannot be explained, neither did anyone
else witness this so it cannot be corroborated.
The light seen on the wall by Ian and Kim, and earlier by Dave, may well
have been headlight beams from a distant car as has been found to be the
case before.
Session two – Vigil in rear pews.
Although less happened there were points of interest. More noises were
heard from the centre of the church and by the south door and porch. Dave
moved to be seated in the pews closer in case they occurred again, which
they did. That they were louder and seemingly within the porch, between
two locked doors, an area that could not be accessed by anyone is of great
interest, and these noises were recorded, watch the video to hear for
yourself. Unfortunately we again cannot say these were paranormal, just
interesting and difficult to explain. Having later noticed that a car
and people were outside we cannot discount the possibility that these
noises were actually caused by our visitors.
Session three – Séance in choir stalls.
Some noises were heard coming from the area near Paddy by the altar. Then
from the bottom of church, then again by the south door. This was closely
followed by a thump by Paddy again and the altar accompanied by the sound
of rustling, more noises then came from the south side of the church and
the south door again.
We cannot discount that the slight taps and rustling by the altar could
have been caused by an unseen rodent in the area. The noises still emanating
the from the area of the south door remained a mystery, by this time the
last visitors had left. As mentioned before, although some of these were
recorded we have no explanation for these.
Session Four - Return to the rear pews
Having moved location ourselves so did the noises, from the rear of the
church we could hear taps and knocks from the altar area. It seemed as
we moved so did the cause of the noise? Was something moving around the
church to avoid us? We'll never know. Again some noises were recorded
but some were not, and we do not have any explanation for the cause of
them.
An interesting night but unfortunately nothing conclusive can be gained,
watch the accompanying video and make you own decision?
As Ghost Connections conducts scientifically based investigations we do
not publish information of a clairvoyant nature, however, this information
is held on a separate database and may prove interesting when compared
to other peoples experiences. Should you wish to discuss this information
please email us.
Thanks
Many thanks again to the owners as always for
their continued support in allowing us access.
