Built in 1260 by the Singleton family, it originally served as a moated manor house. Its medieval architecture, built in the shape of a cross and remote location add to the mystery.
The hall is steeped in history and is well documented about its association with Catholic priests during a time when Catholicism was outlawed in England.
Secret hiding places, known as priest holes, were constructed within the building to protect clergymen from persecution. One of the most famous priests associated with Chingle Hall is St John Wall, who sheltered there before his execution in 1679.
For a 30 year span of time between the 70s and 90s the house was open to the public and was magnet for those with an interest in the paranormal with parties of people daring to the spend the night there.
Through the years, paranormal investgators have reported a wide range of ghostly phenomena including unexplained footsteps, eerie voices and sudden temperature drops.
Although it is no longer open to the public, it remains a fascinating part of local history.
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5. Chingle Hall and its past
One of the most famous priests associated with Chingle Hall is St John Wall, who sheltered there before his execution in 1679. John Wall the martyr - his spirit is claimed by Chingle Hall | National World
6. Hidden chimney in Chingle Hall, Goosnargh
For a 30 year span of time between the 70s and 90s the house was open to the public . This is hidden chimney in Chingle Hall, Goosnargh | National World
7. Chingle Hall and its past
It was a magnet for those with an interest in the paranormal with parties of people daring to the spend the night there. Members of the Over Wyre Friends of Trinity Hospice encourage their four members in a training session for their night at Chinle Hall. Back, from left, Val Coleman, Phil Hayton, Joan Bowling, Jack and Mary Greenwood and Elsie Edge. At the front, Alyson Manifold, Val Parkinson, Marilyn Hudson, Hilda Rawcliffe and Chairman Dr. Steve Lynch. | National World
8. Chingle Hall and its past
A group of young people staying the night at Chingle Hall, determined to find some spooks. This was 1977 | National World