Seven Cauldron Paranormal members present. Two members had been allocated Room Nine (on the left of the building). As they were drinking tea, they could feel the floor vibrating. Cat, teddy and dolly and Sid The Sloth had been placed around the room (cat was next to the bathroom door on the floor). Cat’s eye started to light to light up so the members asked a few questions with ‘yes’ and ‘no’ answers and found a young girl aged five had lived in the building and was enjoying playing with cat. The members placed two biscuit wrappers around the room (one on the edge of the dressing table and one on the bed – photos were taken of their positions). The young spirit girl was encouraged to continue playing with cat whilst the two members went downstairs to the bar area to join the rest of the team. About an hour later, the two members returned to Room Nine and discovered the biscuit wrapper on the dressing table had been moved significantly towards the edge of the dressing table so it was half hanging over the edge. The wrapper on the bed remained untouched. A quarter of the wall light chandelier on the wall opposite the window was slowly moving back and forth. Tapping noises were heard coming from the door. A while later, two other Cauldron members from Room Ten were making their way past Room Nine. Room Nine occupants ushered them into Room Nine to show them what had happened to the wrappers. As they were leaving the room, saying goodbye to the little spirit girl, dolly’s eye lit up and a loud bang was heard coming from Room Ten. The four members went to investigate the bang and found the door to Room Ten was open, even though it had been tightly shut just a few minutes beforehand. The Cauldron team joined together in the dining room for dinner before the investigation began.

After dinner, everyone was split into groups. The Cauldron team started downstairs in the front of the building (the office area). The temperature was 20.2 degrees. The team said, ‘Make yourself known.’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m coming. Watch out. It’s me.’ The team said, ‘Hello spirit.’ The spirit box said, ‘Documents, He’s watching. He’s coming. Silly boy. So what.’ The team said, ‘Can you let us know you’re here.’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes. The area. Looking. Stand back, I’ve got a knife.’ The team asked, ‘Do you mean us harm?’ The spirit box said, ‘I’m going to jail.’ The team asked, ‘Does anyone want to talk to us?’ The spirit box said, ‘We’re preparing. Injured. Fighting.’ A whisper was heard from the spirit box saying. ‘They’re coming.’ A couple of the team had a feeling that there were soldiers in the room. The spirit box said, ‘They severed my hand. Scrap. Please fight. I’m lost. I’m here.’ The team asked any spirits to show themselves. Several orbs were seen in the room. The spirit box said, ‘Hundreds. Release me. Make sure that’s enough.’ The team had a green light grid set up facing the corner where the front door is. The asked, ‘Do you like the green lights?’ The spirit box said, ‘It’s me, over the road. He hit me. Fear.’ The team asked, ‘How many people are here in this room?’ The spirit box said, ‘England. The pics. Stop that. Don’t let them resist. Seven’ Note: there WERE seven team members in the room. The spirit box continued, ‘Michael. Where-ever you are, I have to.’ The team asked, ‘Are you fighting a battle?’ The spirit box said, ‘The regiment. Fine warriors. Canons. Energy coz they’ve got so many.’ Footsteps were heard coming from behind the closed door. It sounded like someone was opening and closing doors but after checking, the team saw there was no-one outside the door. The spirit box said, ‘Someone is there. Someone is there’. The team asked, ‘Are there any children in the room?’ The spirit box said, ‘Be like me and knock them down. They’re coming.’

A stick-man was seen on the SLS camera standing next to the desk. The spirit box said, ‘Lay down. Who’s won? Fought on the wind. Leave them. Get the injured.’ Fireworks could be heard coming from outside. The team asked, ‘Does that sound like canons?’ The spirit box said, ‘The Welsh. We’re coming to you. Lazy sergeants. I gotta tell ’em. Bad leaders.’ The team asked, ‘Did you lose the battle?’ The spirit box said, ‘Injured. We gave up.’ The team asked, ‘Who were you fighting?’ The spirit box said, ‘He knows. Help me, bastard. The bastard is here. Hotel. It’s simple. Cut into him. Dead. Move the bodies.’ A stick-man was seen floating above the author of this write-up as they sat at the desk writing this, and a shadow figure was seen near the green grid lights. The spirit box said, ‘On the tower. They’re running. Kill the bastard.’ A shadow figure was seen in the room near to the door. The spirit box said, ‘I laughed. Easy dangerous,’ One of the team members felt as if they were being stabbed in the foot. The spirit box said, ‘Caught again, Live. Right hand. Sit up. Trying to stab me. Here I come. Back up.’ The team asked, ‘What’s your name?’ The spirit box said, ‘Noah. Running. Praise. Monmouth.’ One team member said they felt pains in their body like arrow wounds and sword cuts. The spirit box said, ‘Kill him. His heads gone. Someone is watching.’ Note: The Battle of Sedgemoor was fought in Bridgwater in 1685. The rebel army made up of nonconformists and farm workers was led by the Duke of Monmouth who was the illegitimate son of Charles II. They were fighting against the kings army, who won the war. The Duke of Monmouth was captured a few days after the battle and beheaded. The temperature in the room was 19.1 degrees. Many, many questions were asked by the team, but the spirits answered very few of them, preferring to tell the team all about battles and fighting instead.

The team moved upstairs to Room Three (in the front to the right of the building). The temperature was 19.9 degrees. The spirit box said, ‘You heard it. What’s that – German words heard – stab them. That’s the way to do it. Don’t think.’ As the team were standing around the bed, they noticed what looked like scratch marks on the bed cover. Several people saw the bed cover move by itself as if someone had sat down on the bed. Two stick-men were seen on the SLS camera standing in the corner next to the mirror and orbs were seen over the bed. The spirit box said, ‘Hello. Good evening.’ The 6 foot 6 inch team member was lying on the bed. They suddenly jumped off and said they felt as if their lower leg had been poked really hard. Orbs were seen all around the room. Another team member said they felt as if someone had touched their head, whilst another team member said their back felt cold. The spirit box said, ‘It’s the big one in my space. I’m testing you. She’s eleven. Running out.’ The team member on the bed said they felt as if they were being poked again. More orbs were seen around the room, especially over the bed. The team were talking amongst themselves and the spirit box said, ‘Stop moaning, it’s all games.’ The team said, ‘We like you playing games.’ The spirit box said, ‘I might show off. There’s been a grave.’ The team could feel drafts coming from the wardrobe area.

The team moved to Room Four (upstairs at the back of the building). The spirit box said, ‘You go to sleep. Let’s get up. Door.’ The temperature was 20.9 degrees. The team asked, ‘Are there any spirits here?’ The spirit box said, ‘On the bed. A lady. Big.’ A stick-man was seen on the SLS camera standing near the mirror over the fireplace. Some cat balls had been placed in and around the fireplace. One cat ball in the fireplace went off and at the same time, a stick-man was seen standing near the ball before it crawled up the mirror. The cat ball was going on and off on command and everyone in the room could see the ball moving by itself from side to side. The spirit box said, ‘Stood on the side.’ The cat ball went off again and at the same time, teddy (who was sitting on the bed) had it’s eye light up. The spirit box said, ‘Sad.’ The team asked, ‘Why are you sad?’ The spirit box said, ‘Lost everyone.’ The team asked, ‘Can you light the ball up again?’ The spirit box said, ‘If I must.’ Teddy’s eye lit up again. The green laser light had been set up pointing toward the fireplace and the wall to the left. One or two of the lights on the skirting board were seen by all moving back and forth. The spirit box said, ‘I’m weak.’ Flashing red lights (orbs?) were seen in the corner of the room. Note: red orbs are a sign that an entity is acting as a protector such as a caretaker or someone who is tasked with watching over a place in life. They are also referred to as the light of the warriors because they will guard you when you’re weak or scared. Two green grid lights were seen moving together, looking like eyes looking around the room. Pulsating green grid lights and a shadow figure was seen near to the fireplace.

The team moved to Room Two (next to Room Three). The spirit box said, ‘Play. Hello Mac (one of our team members).’ A cat ball on the bed went off. The team asked loads of questions but nothing was answered, apart from, ‘Kids. Our guardian.’ Loads of German was spoken on the spirit box. Note: After D-Day in 1944, many German Prisoners of War were brought to Bridgwater. They were housed in local camps and worked on farms alongside local people. Some POWs married local women and stayed in Somerset after the war.

The team moved back to Room Three. Orbs were seen shooting between the bathroom and the room door. One team member laid on the bed and the team asked a spirit to touch them. The team member on the bed felt their leg being pulled twice. The spirit box said, ‘Two. Not happy.’ The team asked, ‘Are you happy the person on the bed is back in this room?’ The spirit box said, ‘Turn the bitch out. Keys.’ The team asked, ‘Do you like us all being in this room?’ The spirit box said, ‘See it as it was.’ The team asked, ‘Can you show yourself to us?’ The spirit box said, ‘F off.’ As the team were saying the closing prayer, the spirit box said, ‘Goodnight’. The team went downstairs for a tea break.

After the break, the team went upstairs to Room Six, which is a tiny room at the rear of the building. As soon as the team walked into the room, the spirit box said, ‘Get out,’ and a cat ball went off on the bed. Orbs were seen travelling across the bed and up the wall. Many orbs were seen over the bed. One team member felt the presence of someone standing next to them. A flash was seen in one team member’s pocket and the K2 meter on the bed went up to orange several times. The spirit box said, ‘ Gone. Deny it. ‘ The team demanded, ‘Tell us who you are.’ The spirit box said, ‘Evil bum. The dogs suffered.’ A black orb was seen in the room. Note: Black orbs represent evil, danger and negative energies. They may also indicate the presence of a troubled soul or a malevolent spirit. Lots of white orbs were seen changing direction in the room. The spirit box said, ‘Good evening.’ Noises could be heard coming from the bathroom area. More orbs were seen in the room and the K2 meter went to orange again. The spirit box said, ‘Needs a bomb.’

The team moved to Room Seven in the front of the hotel. One team member sat in the priest hole and the spirit box said, ‘Hide.’ A stick-man was seen on the SLS camera standing in the doorway of the priest hole. The spirit box said, ‘Hide me.’ A massive orb was seen in the room and the music box went off. Two stick-men were seen in the doorway of the priest hole. The spirit box said. ‘Dodgy. Hello.’ The team asked heaps of questions but had no answers. The spirit box said, ‘ Too late. Hurt some. In the passage. Alice, she’s dead. Money. Caleb, wake up.’ Note: Bridgwaterheritage.com – Alice is mentioned in 1346 as being the dead wife of John of Chedzoy. Lots more German words were heard on the spirit box. A stick-man was seen next to the mirror. A stick-man near the priest hole looked as if it was trying to remove the team member sitting in there. The team said, ‘Show yourself as an orb.’ An orb was seen in the room. The stick-man near the mirror was seen touching it. The spirit box said, ‘Oh, that’s nice. They’re loud.’ The team said, ‘Come and show yourself to us.’ The spirit box said, ‘Hello, Lord of the Manor. Listen, my house by the window.’ Lots of orbs were seen coming out of the cupboard. The door was opened and closed by the team. The spirit box said, ‘ In the cupboard. Lonely. F…ing Polish!’ One of the team members coughed and the spirit box said, ‘Bless.’ An orb was seen travelling over the bed before becoming a massive long white line. Someone felt their hand being touched whilst the person sitting in the priest hole said it felt very peaceful and safe in there. Many orbs were seen around the room and one which looked pure white was seen coming up from the floor. Note: white orbs represent the holiest, purest and most wholesome spirits. They can also be a sign that a guardian angel is near. As the team got ready to leave, the music box went off. The spirit box said, ‘Boring. The ladies I can read it.’

The team went into Room Five which is the large room in the middle of the hotel. The spirit box said, ‘Is that Richard? Messages next door. Escaped.’ An orb was seen coming from the bed and travelling across the floor. Note: Bridgwaterheritage.com – in 1367 Richard Cheselade is mentioned to have something to do with the property and in 1387 Richard Furnor was possibly a Chaplain in the same property. The temperature was 21.5 degrees. More orbs were seen coming from the bed. The spirit box said, ‘ Keep getting attacked out of time. Play dead. Beelou.’ Note: Beelo or Beelu is a surname. The team asked, ‘Can you show yourself as an orb or a shadow.’ A shadow figure was seen on the floor next to the wardrobe. One team member lay down on the bed and started to cry. The member had thoughts of a woman being raped. They said they felt as if they were going through what the woman went through. The member got off the bed and sat in a chair, hugging their chest tightly. A different team member lay on the bed. A cat ball on the floor went off several times. One member could smell cigar smoke whilst another could smell church incense. The team asked a spirit to affect the member laying on the bed. The member on the bed said their shoulders hurt and they felt as if they were being pushed down hard on the bed. Their face felt itchy and as if it were covered in cobwebs. Note: cobwebs are often said to be the result of being touched by a spirit. The member on the bed said their right leg felt heavy and they felt cold and shivery all over. The cat ball on the floor went off again. Several members in the room said their lower legs felt cold. The team asked if there were any spirit animals in the room. One team member said they felt as if a wolfhound was in the room.

Nothing else happened so the team went downstairs into the wooden panelled snug area and opened an Ouija board. The team asked, ‘Is there anyone here?’ The spirit box said, ‘Find us. Wiltshire. Fisty cuffs dangerous.’ The team asked, ‘Are you a male spirit?’ The spirit box said, ‘Maybe.’ The team asked heaps of questions and the planchette answered ‘no’ to absolutely everything. Eventually, the spirit box said, ‘I’m just joking.’ and the planchette started to move really slowly. The spirit box said, ‘Going slower.’ The team asked, ‘Are you the spirit who threw his wife down the stairs?’ The spirit box said, ‘She fell.’ The planchette showed the team that the spirit was from Room Two. The team asked, ‘Did your wife die?’ The spirit box said, ‘She bounced.’ The planchette showed the spirit was not remorseful and that he did not love his wife, although she did love him and the beginning of their marriage. The spirit box said, ‘Knob.’ The team asked, ‘Who is knob?’ One of the team members said, ‘Is it me?’ The spirit box said, ‘Always.’ The cat ball went off. The spirit box said, ‘Help him. Come on.’ The board went very quiet and the spirit box said, ‘ Chucked his wife.’ Another spirit – a female – came on the board who was passing through. The spirit box said, ‘Lady chaser. Lived in London. Monks. He’s dead. Not lucky.’ The female spirit said she was attached to someone in the room. A few questions were asked by the team member who was supposed to be connected to the spirit but nothing made any sense. The team member said, ‘You’re not a spirit at all, are you? You’re somebody’s conscience.’ The spirit box said, ‘Yep. I like to cause mischief.’ As the planchette said ‘goodbye’ on the board, it appeared to slide off the board all by itself.

The team moved to Room Twenty-Two, which is right at the very top of the building at the front. The temperature was 19.7 degrees and the team were discussing the cold feeling in the room. The spirit box said, ‘Change the subject.’ Loads of orbs were seen coming off the bed. The spirit box said, ‘Whatttttt ……burn.’ One team member called out to any spirits. The spirit box said, ‘I’m behind you.’ A murmuring was heard coming from behind that team member. Orbs were seen coming out of the mirror. The team asked, ‘Can you light up the eyes of the cat?’ The spirit box said, ‘I did.’ Nothing else happened.

The team moved to Room Eight which is below Room Twenty-Two. The spirit box said, ‘Knees.’ The whole team started singing ‘Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.’ When they finished, they said to any spirits. ‘Now you sing it.’ The spirit box said, ‘F off.’ The team sang ‘Frere Jaques, Dormez-vous.’ The spirit box said, ‘Strange.’ The team sang, ‘Ring-A-Ring-A-Roses.’ The spirit box said, ‘You’re a c…..’ The team asked, ‘Don’t you like us singing?’ The spirit box said, ‘Two sentences.’ The team sang, ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep.’ The spirit box said, ‘Silly gits.’ The team said, ‘Do you want another?’ The spirit box said, ‘That’s enough.’ The team sang, ‘Jack And Jill Went Up The Hill.’ The spirit box said, ‘Underpants.’ The team sang, ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.’ The spirit box said, ‘Enough.’ The cat was on the bed and one eye lit up. One team member started to sing a very rude version of ‘Jack And Jill.’ Several orbs were seen coming from behind the team member as they sang. Teddy on the bedside table lit up twice and cat lit up again. The spirit box said, ‘This is new.’ Teddy lit up over and over again. The team asked, ‘ How many spirits are here?’ The spirit box said, ‘They’re out. Was twelve.’ Teddy continued to go off for a bit then after a while, everything went quiet.

The team moved to Room Nine. The team members who were sleeping in the room noticed the chandelier had stopped moving. The spirit box said, ‘Bye.’ The team asked, ‘Are you going?’ The spirit box said, ‘Still here. Going to work.’ The team asked. ‘Where do you work?’ The spirit box said, ‘Behind in the cottages. Watsons. Boy is five.’ Note: Watsons Lane is quite close to the hotel. One team member sitting on a chair said they felt as if the chair was moving. The spirit box said, ‘Where’s my kids gone?’ The team asked, ‘Are you looking for your children?’ The spirit box said, ‘ Me trying not to laugh.’ The team asked, ‘What are your children called?’ The spirit box said, ‘Sheer Paul.’ The chair was still moving. The spirit box said, ‘I’ll have a go.’ The team asked, ‘Can you make the floor vibrate?’ The spirit box said, ‘For the sex chair. It’s a shot to me. I tickle.’ Orbs could be seen in the middle of the room and by the moving chair. The spirit box said, ‘ Hiding. Door open. Pure magic. Bread and cheese.’ The team asked, ‘Do you live in this building?’ Laughter could be heard coming from the spirit box, then it said. ‘Tell ’em. Talk to me. I’m going to knock. Those towels.’ The team said, ‘Can you throw them on the floor?’ The spirit box said, ‘Shall we.’ A shadow figure was seen near the bed by the window.

The team moved to Room Ten at the back of the building. An Ouija board was opened and a female spirit came through for one of the team members. Several personal and emotional messages were given to that team member.

The team went downstairs and joined the other ghost hunters in the hotel. Everyone sat at a long table in the dining area ready to start a séance. The spirit box said, ‘Teacups. Table. Dreading it. Bugger off,’ Everyone placed their hands on the table. The spirit box said, ‘I hate this bit.’ The séance was opened. When children were mentioned, the spirit box said, ‘Kids.’ When spirits were mentioned, the spirit box said, ‘Two.’ An orb was seen on someone’s hand and moaning or humming noises could be heard. As some people were talking, the spirit box said, ‘Who’s this knob. Shit. Women talking.’ A couple of people continued to speak and the spirit box said, ‘Do you want some beer. Watch me get some. On the sofa,’ Someone said, ‘Come and walk around this table.’ The spirit box said, ‘Why.’ The group asked, ‘Is that you we can hear?’ The spirit box said, ‘Yes. I’m that man.’ Murmuring noises could be heard. The spirit box said, ‘Bye bye. Help Sharon. On his knees. Far colder. Big Mac.’ The time was now 2.30am. Footsteps could be heard coming from the bar area and a small person was seen playing near the fireplace and in the doorway going from left to right. People felt as if someone was moving about outside and a shadow cat figure was seen by the outside door (although it could not be confirmed whether this was an actual live cat).

Everyone moved into the panelled snug area. The spirit box said, ‘Hate. Mark.’ Someone felt as if they were being touched. The spirit box said, ‘Mischief. Go.’ A K2 meter on the table was lighting up to red. It has to be noted that there were two spirit boxes being used at the same time in this room and they both appeared to be having a conversation with each other. I have documented here what they were saying to each other (one word or sentence was said by one spirit box and then by the other):

Sunny leave. I will help you with it. Boy. Billy. Help. We’ve got to make justice.

(The K2 meter went off).

Money. Hid. It’s similar. By the fire. By the tunnel. He’s lost again. Plague. What if it happens again. We will see. I’ve heard that from the best. Monmouth. It’s on it’s way. Beaten. In a convent. Torture. Company. Done mine. Spectra. Political. Our paths cross. Big spoon. Always the big one. I had hopes and dreams. He’s underneath. One of the workers. The biggest chasing me. Grown man. Wales. Where’s are uniforms. Chin. Give in. Ted opposite. Enough. Answer. Spaniards.

(The K2 meter went off).

Who’s that. It’s Dean. I was at the level of the sea at dawn. Deal got hot. Steelworker. Answer. Twenty no protection. Twelve minutes. Who are you. You know me. Know where you live. He’s worse in death. The door. Sell your soul. Trog. Who is he. Mortar. I don’t want to argue with you. So what. I’ve done a good job. Crazy is no word for me. Wanna see. Okay. Check your buckle. It’s the same every time.

(The K2 meter went to red).

I’m here beyond the table. Six more minutes. Wet. I fell asleep in his arms. Hear it from you. Broken. Kidding. Energy. This is true. You know it is. Scared. Laugh. Here we go. Keep your feet off. Visitors. John. Bloody. It’s happened. It’s Jilly. Muddy this house. Hero. Who’s that getting out. Get out of it. Get your act together. Killer. Hoare. Shit it. Arse hole. Help. What’s that. Kiss goodnight. Feathers. Spirits. Good.

(A knock was heard coming from outside and a shadow figure could been seen walking past the door. Someone opened the door and a few people went out to investigate).

Watch it. It’s a dog. Tip toe. Chew their heads. Just sacred. Men.

By now it was about 4.00am so a few people went to bed and a few went into the bar area and opened an Ouija board. Not a lot happened but this was spelt out – ‘Loud now are Zo.’ As soon as Zo was spelt, the board was closed down.

The two team members in Room Nine went to bed. During the night, one member could feel their bed vibrating. During the night they could feel someone turning over in bed, first on the right side and then on the left side. Footsteps could be heard walking around the room. The next morning the two members opened an Ouija board in the room. A little girl called Molly came through and said she was aged five. She said it was her in the bed with the team member because she wanted a cuddle. She also said it was her walking around the room during the night. The team members got the cat and put it on the floor. Molly said it had been her playing with the cat yesterday and making it’s eye light up. The board was closed down and the team members did come calling out, encouraging Molly to play with the cat. One team member said, ‘Molly is a lovely name.’ The cat’s eye lit up. The cat’s eye continued to go off like someone kept activating it each time it stopped. The team members went downstairs for breakfast but before they left they told Molly she could continue to play with the cat.

After breakfast, the two team members returned to Room Nine and as soon as they opened the door they could see the cat’s eye lighting up. Three cat balls were placed on the floor and one started to go off several times. The team members noticed that the cat was no longer going off. Two off the balls we were moved a bit closer to the cat but all the balls stopped going off, so the Ouija board was opened. Molly came on the board but initially didn’t do anything. The team members told her she could move the planchette from side to side if she wanted to. The planchette moved from side to side. ‘Molly’ was spelt out twice. The team members asked Molly to spell her surname and ‘Watkins’ was spelt out. The cat’s eye lit up when Molly was asked to confirm her surname, then everything went quiet. The team members were chatting amongst themselves then they told Molly to play with the cat. The cat’s eye started to light up again several times. The team members said Molly should give the cat a name. Some clicks were heard coming from the main door and in the corner next to the TV. The team members called out a few names and told Molly to light up the cat if she liked them but nothing happened. Suddenly, the board spelt out Wally. Nothing else happened so the board was closed and the room was packed up, including Wally the cat.