The Treasurers House York

It is said that back in 1953, a plumber called Harry Martindale was tasked with installing central heating in the cellars of the building.

As he worked, he heard the sound of a horn off in the distance. He shrugged it off at first and continued working, but the horn grew louder and louder as if drawing closer.

Then, a phantom carthorse suddenly emerged from the cellar wall, followed by an entire legion of Roman soldiers who he describes as looking like they had been cut off at the knees.

It wasn’t until some time after this event that he discovered that an old Roman road lies underneath the building, a good 15 inches below the cellar floor, which is why the soldiers had appeared to be on their knees!

Since Harry’s sighting, numerous others have seen the Roman soldiers, including staff members and other contractors.

This location is on the list of the most haunted, if not listed No.1, as the most haunted house in York!