The Hexham Heads

In 1972, two small stone heads were dug up in a garden in Hexham, Northumberland. Almost immediately, strange phenomena began occurring in any house where the heads were kept. The activity followed the objects, not the location.

The Discovery

Two boys found the rough stone heads while digging in their garden. The heads appeared ancient, carved with crude faces. From the moment they entered the house, strange things began happening.

The Phenomena

Objects moved by themselves. The family saw a “sheep-like creature” moving through the house on its hind legs. Neighbors who touched the heads experienced phenomena in their own homes.

The Scientist

Dr. Anne Ross, an expert in Celtic heads, took the heads for study. That night, she witnessed a dark, wolf-like figure in her house. Her daughter also saw it. Ross returned the heads immediately.

The Mystery

Analysis suggested the heads might be modern, perhaps only 20 years old. Yet they triggered phenomena wherever they went. Eventually, they were lost or deliberately hidden.

Assessment

The Hexham Heads case suggests that objects can become triggers for paranormal activity. Whether ancient curse or modern mystery, the heads demonstrated power that terrified everyone who possessed them.