The Priory of Grace Dieu

HISTORY

The Grace Dieu Priory was an Augustianian priory. For those ,like me, who didn't know what that meant and had to look it up - a priory is a monastery of men and women under religious vows that is headed by a prior or prioress. The Priory was dedicated to the 

Holy Trinity and St Mary.

It was founded around 1235-1241 by Roesia "Rose" de Verdon and dissolved in 1538. 

Following this, it was passed onto John Beaumont and his descendants and was made into a manor, until the early 1690s, where it was then purchased.

The priory buildings are still there as ruins.

It's said the ruins are home to a White Lady. (Those that are fellow Supernatural watchers will already know what this will mean). A woman who has been wronged in some way.

EXPERIENCE

To be honest, before the investigation I wasn't feeling too good mood-wise. So I knew I wouldn't be 100%.

On the preliminary walk round the woods, my phone camera was picking up a lot.

As the investigation progressed, I did start thinking there was something wrong with my phone. I took it apart and rebooted it so many times I lost count. I also tested the flash when we went back to the pub for a break. Working absolutely normal.

I experienced a horrible pain in my stomach and burst into tears. That was odd.

I knew I wasn't 100% but it wasn't enough to make me cry...

Marc took me away from the group & I was fine again.

We didn't get much action through the Ouija boards, but it was still a great experience.

My back flared up a lot but when we stopped in places, I was determined to enjoy 

the night.

In the chapter house, we split into groups. Five of us girls were surrounding the pendulum, there were a group surrounding the ouija board and some using the scrying mirror.

Those of us who were surrounding the pendulum had quite a few giggles... Could not stop joking around about 50 Shades of Grey. One of them moments where you just had to be there to appreciate the funniness of it.

Phil first started in the group around the ouija board and communicated with a child. Not surprising... As it's 300 yards away from the school that was named after the priory.
It also had a hospital part where young women went to lose their unborn children.

It's safe to say that it was an interesting night and if it wasn't for the pain in my back, I'd certainly go and investigate there again.

On to the next venue!

L x

The images in the History part has been taken off the internet. The other images are my own taken with an iPhone4.

Who You Gonna Call? Ghostbusters!

As you can tell from the title... I will be talking about ghosts!

I'm not sure if you've read in a previous post that I was meant to be going on a ghost hunt but had to miss it?

Well, this time I didn't! Was ill once more, but I had fun!

Absolutely love seeing what will happen next in the Hinckley Museum!

Was very much girl power that night...

The first time I went there, we talked to someone who was originally from Scotland but was travelling through Hinckley at the time of his death while working for the king... Turned out he created maps. 

We also spoke to a very scared young woman in a different room. That was a very weird night to be honest!

This time, we talked to another Scot, could be the same one, but we will never know. We found out with this one that he was a travelling man who liked to joke around. However, he saw something to do with a Queen.

Hope we can find out more about this!!!

We also spoke to the young woman from before, along with her younger brother and sister. That was informative! And it rang true with some information that one of the guys who works at the Museum had. Exciting! *supergrin*

Got another ghost hunt next weekend. 

This one will be at the Priory of Grace Dieu... To be honest, I need to check this place out via Google before we go.

I know we'll be in the woods (wellies at the ready!), and this is a private event with our friends.

This is the company that Phil and I use... Friendly and honest people. They don't touch anything, they let you take the lead.

Mark, the medium... A bit of a chatterbox, and known for bringing crackers instead of biscuits. An inside joke with the team and those that were there for the Christmas event, but a joke that will come up often.

He's so down to Earth, so when he gets in the zone, you can see the difference in him.

The other members of the investigation team include Luke, Neil, Tom, and Karl.

Has anyone ever been on a ghost hunt? Would you ever try something like that?

What are your thoughts and opinions on this matter? :)

L x