EERIE new pictures have revealed what remains of a possible 18th century underground pagan temple, believed to have been used for secret spiritual rituals.
The spooky snaps were taken by Jason Kirkham at a location near Hagley in Worcestershire.
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The crumbling remains of what is thought to be a pagan temple have been foundCredit: Media Drum World
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It is thought to date back to the 18th centuryCredit: Media Drum World
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It is possible it was used for secret spiritual ritualsCredit: Media Drum World
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In it there are the remains of columns and a Roman style altarCredit: Media Drum World
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There are also underground passagesCredit: Media Drum World
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Pictures of the site were taken by Jason KirkhamCredit: Media Drum World
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Is it understood to be located near Hagley, WorcestershireCredit: Media Drum World
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According to Jason the site has been sealed for yearsCredit: Media Drum World
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Since his visit it appears the chamber has been resealedCredit: Media Drum World
They appear to show a Roman style altar, underground passages, and columns smeared with graffiti.
Jason claimed he had heard about the site, which has been sealed up for years, and wanted to go inside to see what remained of the crumbling building.
The 44-year-old told the : "There are a few tales connected to the underground grotto but I imagine they've been glossed over in the years to create a sense of romance for the listener.
"Local legend has it that it was built by the family of the hall as a hiding place for one of its members who was a murderer.
"Others say it was used for secret pagan rituals or some cult, the reasons for the use of this temple still mystifies archaeologists.
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He wanted to go inside to see what remained of the crumbling grottoCredit: Media Drum World
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The sales adviser said the main room is around four metres tallCredit: Media Drum World
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Legend has it that it was built by the family who owned the buildingCredit: Media Drum World
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Locals claim it was a hiding place for a family member who was a murdererCredit: Media Drum World
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While others say it was used for secret pagan ritualsCredit: Media Drum World
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But the use still baffles archaeologistsCredit: Media Drum World
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Graffiti has been sprayed on some of the walls over the yearsCredit: Media Drum World
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There are a few rooms to the left and right as you go down an entranceCredit: Media Drum World
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Is is possible the chamber dates back to the 18th century but it has not been confirmedCredit: Media Drum World
"There are a few rooms to the left and right as you enter down an entrance of about fifteen-metres before you enter the main room which is a very good height of about four-meters with arches on either side."
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Mystery surrounds the grotto which has been the subject of many stories locallyCredit: Media Drum World
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Jason Kirkham took pictures of the spooky site recentlyCredit: Media Drum World
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But since he took the eerie snaps it has been closed upCredit: Media Drum World
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The creepy grotto has tunnels and a few rooms off the main chamberCredit: Media Drum World
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It is located somewhere near Hagley in WorcestershireCredit: Media Drum World
Since the sales adviser visited however the site has been resealed to preserve it for the future.
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