Borley Rectory

Borley Rectory was built in 1862 to house the rector of the parish of Borley in Essex. It gained national and international notoriety in the 20th century primarily through the investigations and publicity of Harry Price, a British psychical researcher who became closely associated with the case and promoted the house's reputation; secondary sources frequently describe it as "the most haunted house in England." The rectory building was badly damaged by fire in 1939 and the remains were demolished in 1944; the original structure no longer exists. The supplied sources establish the site's construction date, its destruction by fire, demolition, and its cultural significance via Price's campaign and later media treatment, but they do not provide detailed, itemized reports of specific paranormal occurrences, named spirits, or comprehensive witness testimony within the excerpts provided.