Inside the eerie remains of a hidden 18th century pagan temple used for ‘occult rituals’
Local legends claim it could have been used for secret rituals or as the hiding place for a murderer
By Kathryn Cain
20th March 2017,11:13 am
Updated: 20th March 2017,12:12 pm
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 found
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It is thought to date back to the 18th century
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It is possible it was used for secret spiritual rituals
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In it there are the remains of columns and a Roman style altar
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There are also underground passages
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Pictures of the site were taken by Jason Kirkham
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Is it understood to be located near Hagley, Worcestershire
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According to Jason the site has been sealed for years
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Since his visit it appears the chamber has been resealed
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 grotto
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The sales adviser said the main room is around four metres tall
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Legend has it that it was built by the family who owned the building
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Locals claim it was a hiding place for a family member who was a murderer
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While others say it was used for secret pagan rituals
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But the use still baffles archaeologists
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Graffiti has been sprayed on some of the walls over the years
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There are a few rooms to the left and right as you go down an entrance
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Is is possible the chamber dates back to the 18th century but it has not been confirmed
“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 locally
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Jason Kirkham took pictures of the spooky site recently
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But since he took the eerie snaps it has been closed up
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The creepy grotto has tunnels and a few rooms off the main chamber
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It is located somewhere near Hagley in Worcestershire
Since the sales adviser visited however the site has been resealed to preserve it for the future.
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