After asking readers 'Where is the most haunted place in Sheffield?', we were inundated with responses on Facebook. Nearly 100 people shared their spine-chilling suggestions and stories, from eerie pubs and shadowy woodland paths to entire neighbourhoods said to echo with the footsteps of the past.
Carbrook Hall, once dubbed Sheffield’s most haunted pub, topped many people’s lists. Built in the 12th century, it’s home to countless ghost stories, including sightings of a mysterious figure believed to be the spirit of Sir Francis Wortley himself. Visitors have reported moving objects, sudden chills, and whispers from empty rooms.
Scroll through the gallery below to discover the 13 most haunted places in the city according to readers.
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13. The Stocksbridge Bypass
The Stocksbridge Bypass has long been called 'Britain’s most haunted road'. Reports include sightings of a mysterious monk-like figure standing by the roadside, phantom footsteps and a presence said to appear inside vehicles before disappearing without a trace. | jpress