story:-
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There is a farmstead called Threlkeld Place, which was formerly haunted in this manner
[reappearing skulls cf Calgarth]. The skull was found there by a new tenant in a dark
room which had been unused by his predecessor. It was promptly buried, but, on going
to the room soon after, it was found again in the same niche in the wall. The farmer
in his alarm carried it to St. Bees Head and cast it into the sea only to find that
it was at home to receive him on his return. Other means were employed to get rid
of it, but without effect. ...
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