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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Amelia Neath

The 16 most haunted places in the UK to visit this Halloween, from Whitby Abbey to Pluckley Village

The ruins of Whitby Abbey hold dark secrets lurking in the shadows - (Getty Images)

With a past as turbulent as the UK's, it is no surprise that the historic buildings, towns and cities that make up much of our cultural heritage also harbour a dark side, with gruesome and violent memories lurking in the shadows.

From ghost stories and eerie apparitions to unexplained happenings and overwhelming feelings, the UK has plenty of local legends and unnerving rumours tucked away, even in the smallest villages.

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