Chillingham Castle Investigation

Sam and Colby's Paranormal Exploration

Introduction

• Location: Chillingham Castle, England's most haunted castle.
• Notorious history with up to 7,500 Scots tortured or killed here.
• Presence of 50-100 spirits, with the legend of an unsuccessful exorcism due to the multitude of spirits.
• Accompanied by Alex and Daz from Daz Ghost Club.

History of Chillingham Castle

• Battlefront between English and Scottish for over 60 years.
• Known for imprisonment and torture under John Sage, King Edward I’s lead torturer.
• Torture methods: spiked barrels, rat cages.
• Existence of torture devices; some are real, others reproductions.

Paranormal Activity & Legends

• Spirits and Hauntings: Numerous reported hauntings with ghost sightings and sounds.
• John Sage: No historical evidence supporting his existence, story possibly a demonic manifestation.
• Presence of Demonic Energy: Suspected of being a demonic entity taking on the form of legends like John Sage.
• Aleister Crowley’s Influence: Known for Satanic rituals; linked to potential dark energy in the castle.
• Eleanor’s Story: A spirit of a mistreated Scottish girl, often felt in the chapel.
• Woman in Black: Sighted in the torture chamber.

Areas of Interest in the Castle

• The Great Hall: Feasts and gatherings, site for possible poisoning.
• The Dungeon: Inhumane conditions where prisoners were left to die.
• King Edward’s Room: Site of children’s massacre by John Sage.
• The Still Room: A haunted area with connections to witchcraft.

Investigation Techniques and Findings

• Tools Used: Spirit boxes, EVP recorders, rods, rim pods, EMF detectors.
• **Spirit Box Sessions: **Communicated with spirits, often getting confusing responses.
• Key Findings:
  • Spirits responded to requests to show presence.
  • Emotional reactions related to historical traumas.
  • Repeated mentions of "Johnny" and demonic presence.
• Unexplained Occurrences: Objects moving, sounds of footsteps, unexplained noises.

Theories and Hypotheses

• Manifestation of Demons: Demons might be exploiting fabricated stories to haunt the castle.
• Energy and Fear: Theories suggest that fear and belief contribute to paranormal manifestations.

Conclusion of the Investigation

• Main Takeaway: The legend of John Sage debunked; focus shifted to demonic and spiritual energy.
• Overall Experience: Inconclusive on the specific identity of spirits, but significant paranormal activity recorded.
• Future Implications: Encourages future investigators to continue exploring the true nature of Chillingham's hauntings.

Additional Notes

• Promotion of Dragon City game with special features related to the haunted theme.