This is about 500 metres from the Marsden Grotto in my last blog
History: Souter Lighthouse overlooks the cliffs of Marsden Bay, high above the rocks and notorious currents of the Whitburn Steel that have wrecked dozens of ships and claimed the lives of many mariners. Originally the intention was to build the lighthouse on Souter Point which is mid way between the rivers of Tyne and Wear, but it was then decided it would be more visible from Lizard Point, a mile further north. It retained the name, Souter lighthouse, as there was already in existence a Lizard Point lighthouse in Cornwall. Souter lighthouse was built in 1871 but much of what you see in the building today dates from the 1950's when the main engines where installed. Although the lighthouse is now under the ownership of The National Trust it is still in working order was once home to Grace Darling's niece Isabelle in 1881.
Phenomena: Ghost tales surrounding the lighthouse are many and include a Poltergeist infestation in the Kitchens area and the spectre of a past Lighthouse Keeper who roams the corridors and has even been seen walking through a wall. There are also reports of the ghost of a lady, and a pitman who worked at the nearby mine. Loud bangs and footsteps have been heard all through the structure.
Investigation: Derek begins in the engine room, where he picks up the spirits of two men, Thomas and William and also hears a voice telling him 'to go to the water'. He later connects with a disgruntled mariner called Eriksson, possibly the victim of a shipwreck. During the night vigils Derek senses the spirit of Isabella and also a black dog which accompanies her. He also detects a number of intense and depressing souls in the buildings offices. In the kitchen, Derek connects with an entity, unhappy with the team's presence. At this moment strange EMF readings are recorded and an appliance in the room appears to switch itself on.
