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Location: Reculver Towers, Kent, UK - 1992

The Reculver Towers in Kent, UK, are an imposing landmark with a rich history. Here are some fascinating details:

Location and Appearance:

The twin towers of Reculver dominate the skyline of Herne Bay. They serve as a navigation marker for ships at sea.

These towers were part of the medieval church of St. Mary in Reculver.

The site is situated at Reculver Lane, Reculver, Kent, CT6 6SS1.

Historical Significance:

The location was once an early Roman fort built to defend against Saxon raids along the ‘Saxon Shore’.

Later, it transformed into an Anglo-Saxon monastery before becoming the parish church for Reculver.

The tall towers were constructed during a 12th-century remodeling of the church.

Coastal erosion has taken its toll, but the site still holds the ruined remains of the Roman fort alongside the twin towers

Additional Sources

Kent Live - The wailing baby which haunts the empty ruins - 6th October 2020

MJ Wayland - Reculver Towers & Roman Fort - June 30th 2022

Essex Ghost Hunters - Reculver Towers

In 1995, four friends, including myself, decided to visit Reculver Towers in Kent for a quiet evening. Reculver Towers, built in the 12th century, was once a Roman fort and later a medieval church. The site has long been associated with ghostly sightings and paranormal occurrences, but none of us knew this at the time.

We were sitting, chatting, and enjoying a drink when we heard the distinct sound of a goat, followed by the unsettling cry of a baby. We searched the area, but there was no sign of any people or animals. Spooked by the sounds, we prepared to leave, only to witness the silhouette of a robed figure walking in front of the wall.

Reculver Towers has a history of ghostly encounters, including the cries of a baby discovered during an archaeological excavation of infant remains. Other visitors have reported hearing children screaming and crying near the church. Ghostly sword fights between smugglers and customs officers have also been witnessed at the cliff's edge.

Our experience at Reculver Towers left us questioning the existence of the paranormal. The inexplicable sounds and apparition we encountered have etched themselves in our memories as an unforgettable brush with the supernatural.