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Is this the ghost of a 17th century soldier caught on camera in St James Cemetery?
A ghostly figure caught on camera in St James Cemetery could be that of a 17th century soldier, it has been claimed. The eerie shape seen hovering between headstones was captured by a ghost hunter while on a walk around the ‘haunted’ burial ground.
In the picture, taken by Louisa Farrell, the spooky sight appears to be wearing plate armour dating from the Civil War era.
The armour, which would cover the chest and arms and which had elbow protection, was widely used by most armies until the end of the 17th century, for both foot and mounted troops.
Many soldiers in the historic period would wear three quarter suits of armour, with their legs uncovered and in the picture the chilling white shape seems to be in keeping with the tradition.