Brinkburn Priory, located in Pauperhaugh, Northumberland, is a 12th-century Augustinian priory founded around 1135. The priory sits in a secluded wooded ravine along the River Coquet. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, the priory fell into ruin. In the 19th century, the church was restored and now stands as one of the best-preserved examples of early Gothic architecture in Northumberland.

Several ghost stories are associated with Brinkburn Priory. One of the most well-known tales involves the spectral sounds of church bells. Legend has it that the original bells were thrown into the River Coquet to prevent them from falling into the hands of Scottish raiders. It’s said that on certain nights, particularly during stormy weather, the phantom ringing of these submerged bells can be heard echoing through the valley.

Another ghostly tale involves the apparition of a monk, often seen walking through the priory grounds or standing in the church doorway. Visitors have reported feeling a sudden drop in temperature and an overwhelming sense of unease when encountering this figure.

The ghost of a young woman, believed to be a jilted bride, has been reported wandering the priory grounds in a white dress. Some accounts describe her as weeping or calling out for her lost love.

There have also been reports of unexplained footsteps, doors opening and closing on their own, and the sound of chanting coming from the empty church. Some visitors claim to have captured orbs and strange mists in photographs taken at the site.