18th June 2007
The name Motte & Bailey derives from the Motte and Bailey castle that stood opposite to where the pub now stands through the medieval period c1066-1500s. The historic site is more commonly known as 'Toot Hill', which appropriately means ‘look-out’.
Team 1 Report
The current Motte & Bailey building goes back just over a hundred years to 1905 and was previously known as The White Horse. Records show another pub with the same name resided on the site until it was demolished in 1900.
For this investigation, members decided to conduct an Ouija board experiment and a séance at the beginning of the night to try and raise the spiritual energy. The glass on the Ouija board did not move through the experiment but members both sitting in and observing had experiences almost from the start. Shadows were seen, numbness and pain sensations were felt with some members plus an LPS member and pub owner Jane also experienced being touched on the arm. The name ‘John’ was picked up and the majority of the information coming through was centred or associated with a war scenario. Whispering and sighing sounds were also heard and distinct smells were experienced during the séance in the bar.
The vigils then followed, covering the cellar, ground floor bar and restaurant and the upstairs rooms. Cold breezes were felt along with presences. Light anomalies were captured on camera and shuffling noises were heard. Dictaphones were also set up for EVP experiments, of which the results can be read in our detailed team reports below which include drawings and notes from our psychic artist Marion.
Luton Paranormal would like to thank Jane and the Motte & Bailey for the opportunity to investigate the building
Some of the team try the Ouija board
To view more images see:
Pirton - Motte & Bailey Album
To view the investigation notes click on the links below
Team 2 Report
Team 3 Report
Team 4 Report
Psychic Art
To view a video see:
Motte & Bailey Object