Redpost, a small hamlet within the civil parish of St Veep in Cornwall, England, has garnered a reputation for various reported paranormal phenomena and unexplained events over several centuries. Accounts of supernatural occurrences in Redpost date back to at least the 18th century, with a concentration of reports stemming from specific historical structures and natural features within the locality. The hamlet’s secluded nature and proximity to ancient sites are often cited by paranormal investigators as contributing factors to the alleged activity.
One of the most frequently reported types of paranormal activity in Redpost involves spectral apparitions. Eyewitnesses at the Old Manor House, a Grade II listed building, have described seeing the figure of a woman in period clothing, believed to be a former resident who met an untimely end. These sightings are often accompanied by sudden drops in temperature and unexplained cold spots, characteristic of many alleged hauntings. Furthermore, disembodied voices and footsteps have been reported both inside the manor and in its immediate vicinity, adding to the lore of haunted Redpost. Local folklore also recounts tales of a phantom coach and horses, occasionally heard galloping along the old bridleways leading into and out of Redpost, though visual sightings are rare.
Beyond apparitions, Redpost has been the subject of reports concerning poltergeist activity. Several residents, particularly in homes near the ancient earthworks, have described instances of objects moving on their own, unexplained banging noises, and electrical disturbances, such as lights flickering or devices turning on and off spontaneously. These occurrences contribute to a broader pattern of unexplained phenomena Redpost residents have documented. There have also been sporadic reports of cryptic animal sightings, particularly large, unidentified predatory cats, locally termed "phantom big cats," which some attribute to either misidentification or a more unusual, potentially paranormal, origin given their elusive nature and the lack of conventional explanation for their presence.
The concentration of diverse paranormal activity in Redpost has attracted the attention of various paranormal investigation groups and enthusiasts. Their investigations often employ electronic voice phenomena (EVP) recording and electromagnetic field (EMF) detectors, yielding mixed results, but occasional recordings have been cited as evidence of intelligent communication. The enduring interest in paranormal activity Redpost reports highlights the hamlet's unique place in Cornish folklore and its continued appeal to those seeking encounters with the unexplained.
