Aim:
To continue our investigations of paranormal phenomena reported at this
location, and to record evidence of any such paranormal activity.
Background:
We continue to respect the wishes of the owners and cannot identify this
location. Ghost Connections have been here many times before with mixed
results ranging from the subtle to the spectacular. Therefore, always
look forward to a return. Please view some of our previous reports and
video footage from this “Undisclosed Church” to see what has
happened previously.
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 and Dave.
The
Investigation
Method:
Using visual and scientific methods combined with spiritual theory we were
to investigate the alleged paranormal phenomena at this venue. We had been
to this venue many times now so we resorted to our tested method of simple
vigils with the option of conducting a séance where appropriate,
as it was during these conditions that most activity had occurred previously.
All the equipment as above was deployed around the vigil/séance area.
Investigation: Session one – Group vigil in nave
We chose to sit together on one pew to the rear of the nave. On previous
visits we had separated and spread about the area but we thought that
together we could immediately identify any noise cause by ourselves. Time
was spent calling out for activity and waiting for any responses. Dave
and Ian recorded video footage of the session whilst Dave, Paddy and Kim
had their digital voice recorders running.
Session two – Group vigil in choir stalls
For the same reason as in the first session we chose to sit together on
the north facing choir stall. More time was spent asking for activity
whilst Dave, Paddy and Kim's digital voice recorders were running. Again
Dave and Ian recorded video footage of the session.
Session three – Séance in chapel
A change of tact was needed so we decided to hold a séance in the
chapel area. There was no reason for this other than it had been previously
untried. Equipment deployed as previously mentioned.
Session four Group vigil in chapel
A return to the chapel area this time for a group vigil.
Results
Session one – Group vigil in
nave
Not long into this session Ian thought he saw a flash of light against
a far wall, so he began calling aloud for a response, none was forthcoming.
Shortly after this a loud crack was heard from the area of the pews in
front of the pulpit, this was not repeated when requested. A short while
afterwards Ian and Kim thought they heard a noise as Ian again called
aloud.
A long period passed with nothing to speak of until this period ended
with a loud tap coming from the main south door. This was soon accompanied
by the sound of movement in front and to the side and behind where the
team were sitting. A sense of anxiety swelled amongst the team as though
something was about to happen, although this never did and after a short
while with no further results to speak of the session was ended.
Session two – Group vigil in choir stalls
A few single taps were heard during this session, none seemed responsive
and were also not repeated when requested. At one point Dave felt a cold
area around his right side (the right end of the stall).
Session three – Séance in chapel
Whilst seated in a circle, hands held together, Dave called out for activity.
After a while these repeated requests were met with some noise coming
from the bottom of the nave around the base or possibly in the upper areas
of the bell tower.
During this session the team commented of a faint sound of footfalls and
later the same was heard by just Ian and Kim.
For the middle part of this session the team were convinced that these
noises suggested someone was around the bottom end of the church.
These noises ebbed away until a long period of silence convinced us to
end the session.
Session four Group vigil in chapel
During the last session of the night there was very few results to speak
of other than a selection of noises heard coming from pews in the south
isle. These again were not repeated when requested.
Conclusions
Session one – Group vigil in
nave
The flash of light seen by Ian could be attributed to the beam from a
car on the road half a mile from the venue.
The noises heard by the pulpit and by the door were recorded on our video
footage both by Ian's and Dave's camcorders. Interestingly Dave's footage,
being nearer to the door in question also recorded an amount of movement
of shuffling just prior to the tap on the main door. These noises have
been analysed but a reason for them cannot be found. They were not repeated,
which leads us to conclude that they must have been naturally occurring
although there is an element of doubt over the sound of movement that
Dave recorded. This footage can be seen on the video below.
All other subtle sounds of movement
were not recoded, therefore, cannot be analysed further.
The feeling of anxiety felt by the team is a natural response given that
we thought things were starting to happen, the fact that nothing did happen
means that these sensations were not well-founded.
Session
two – Group vigil in choir stalls
Some of the taps heard during this session were recorded on our equipment
but having listened to them again, and considering they were random and
non-responsive we can only assume they were naturally occurring. Some small
windows were open, therefore, the cold area felt by Dave may well have been
due to a draught coming from these.
Session three –
Séance in chapel
The noises from the bell tower were not truly responsive and if on the odd
occasion they appeared to be so it may have been totally coincidental. At
this time we cannot explain the cause of these noises, save to say that
there was no one in the area outside or inside the church. Unfortunately
we cannot rule out the possibly of animals in the roof of the building,
we know bats and squirrels can get into the roof space. We will never know
the answer to this.
The footsteps heard by the team and later by just Kim and Ian were caught
on our camcorder footage, all be it very faintly. Please watch the accompanying
video to make your own mind up, headphones or sound amplification equipment
will be needed. At this time the cause for these noises is undetermined
and remains a mystery. Needless to say this is a phenomenon that has been
recorded by us before, so this is of great interest to us.
Session
four Group vigil in chapel
The few noises heard during our last session were not recorded on our equipment,
therefore, cannot be analysed further. Given the random nature of these
we can only assume they were naturally occurring.
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 to the owners as always for their
support in allowing us access. We appreciate their trust, and hope to return
next year.
