It’s home to the famous Pendle Witches, has Chingle Hall - one of the most haunted houses in the country and has deep rooted folklore.
These are 13 haunted spots in the area...
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1. The Miley Tunnel, Preston
There is a legend locally that the tunnel is haunted by the ghost of a young woman who fell out of a carriage and under the wheels of the train as it passed through Photo: Lancashire Post
2. Chingle Hall
When owner Mrs Howarth saw smoke coming from the chapel ceiling, she summoned the fire brigade who discovered the smoke originated from the unknown chimney hide, within which a log was burning from the inside out Photo: Lancashire Post
3. Eagle And Child pub, Leyland
TV series "Haunted Britain" found plenty of spirits in the bar Photo: Lancashire Post
4. Samlesbury Hall
Samlesbury Hall is renowned as one of the most haunted locations in Britain. Resident spirits include the legendary White Lady, Dorothy Southworth who died of a broken heart and has since been seen on many occasions within the Hall and grounds Photo: Lancashire Post