Sudbury Tower is a historic structure located in Canterbury, England. Built in the 14th century, it was originally part of the city’s defensive walls. The tower stands three stories tall and is constructed of flint and stone. It served as a watchtower and garrison for soldiers protecting the city during medieval times.

Over the centuries, Sudbury Tower has been the subject of numerous ghost stories and paranormal encounters. One of the most persistent legends involves the spirit of a young woman who reportedly haunts the tower’s upper floors. According to local lore, she was the daughter of a wealthy merchant who fell in love with a common soldier. Her father disapproved of the relationship and locked her in the tower. She is said to have died there, either from a broken heart or by taking her own life.

Visitors and staff have reported hearing unexplained footsteps and soft sobbing coming from empty rooms within the tower. Some have claimed to see a misty figure in a white dress near the windows, particularly on moonlit nights.

Another frequently reported phenomenon is the sound of clanking chains and muffled screams emanating from the tower’s basement. These noises are attributed to the spirits of prisoners who were allegedly held and tortured in the tower during times of conflict.

In the 19th century, a group of workmen renovating the tower reported tools mysteriously moving on their own and feeling an oppressive, unseen presence that made them reluctant to work alone in certain areas.

More recently, visitors have reported sudden cold spots, the sensation of being watched, and electronic equipment malfunctioning inexplicably while inside the tower.