Moira Furnace, located in North West Leicestershire, is a 19th-century iron-making blast furnace and industrial complex. Built in 1804 by the Earl of Moira, the furnace operated for only a brief period until 1811 due to financial difficulties and technical issues. The site includes the furnace itself, workers’ housing, and a section of the Ashby Canal.

During its operational years, the furnace was known for dangerous working conditions. Several accidents and deaths occurred, including workers falling into molten iron and suffocating from noxious fumes. These tragic events have contributed to the site’s reputation for paranormal activity.

Reported ghostly phenomena at Moira Furnace include the apparition of a young boy seen running along the canal towpath. Some visitors have claimed to hear the sound of children playing near the workers’ cottages, despite no children being present. The furnace itself is said to be haunted by the spirits of workers who died in accidents, with some reporting feelings of unease and being watched in this area.

One particularly persistent story involves the ghost of a man in Victorian-era clothing seen walking near the lime kilns. Witnesses describe him as appearing solid before vanishing suddenly. Some speculate this could be the spirit of a former manager or owner of the furnace.

Other reported paranormal experiences include unexplained cold spots, the sound of heavy machinery operating when the site is closed, and objects moving on their own. Some visitors have also reported feeling a strong sense of sadness or oppression in certain areas of the complex, particularly near the furnace itself.