Ep 16. Most Haunted Extra: Michelham Priory
- June 27, 2006
Most Haunted Extra: Michelham Priory is an episode from season 8 of the popular UK paranormal investigative show Most Haunted. In this episode, the team visits Michelham Priory, a historic 13th century house and former monastery in East Sussex, England. Presenter Yvette Fielding and her team of investigators set out to explore the numerous paranormal hotspots within the grounds of the priory, including the great hall, the church and the museum.
As usual, the episode begins with an introduction to the location and some basic historical background. The team then set up cameras and equipment in each of the key areas they plan to investigate, before splitting up to begin their ghost hunt. The investigators include resident parapsychologist Dr. Ciaran O'Keeffe, psychic medium David Wells, and camera operator Karl Beattie, among others.
Their first port of call is the museum, where they report strange temperature fluctuations and unexplainable movement of the objects on display. Moving on to the great hall, Yvette and her team experience a strong sense of dread and unease, with one of the team members even collapsing in tears. As they investigate further, they pick up numerous orbs and other strange phenomena on their various cameras and other equipment.
In the church, the team reports hearing clear voices and echoes, as well as further movements of objects and temperature fluctuations. Perhaps the most disturbing experience of the episode comes in the priory's haunted toilet, where several members of the team report feeling a cold hand brush against their ankle while they are using the bathroom facilities.
Throughout their investigation, the team refers to various historical accounts and myths surrounding Michelham Priory. They discuss the violent history of the area, including the grisly murders committed by the priory's former residents, and how this history may have contributed to the building's haunting. In one particularly interesting segment, the team tell the story of a prior who reputedly committed suicide within the walls of the church, supposedly leaving a trail of blood that can still be seen to this day.
Overall, Most Haunted Extra: Michelham Priory is another chilling and entertaining episode of the long-running paranormal show. With its mix of creepy historical accounts, intense investigations, and jump scares, this episode is sure to satisfy fans of the genre and anyone looking for a spooky ghost story.