Paranormal investigator saddened by demolition of ‘haunted' former hospital
The site, which also served Don Styler's Physical Training Centre, has been a popular spot for paranormal investigators over the years.
The former hospital is set to be demolished ahead of its purchase by the Ministry of Defence. This comes after guns and drugs were seized at the site.
Paranormal investigator Tony Ferguson, who has visited the site several times with his team, said: "This will be such a sad occasion, as many paranormal teams have investigated, experienced, and caught many unexplained things at this site."
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The site, often referred to as Monk's Walk, has been a hotbed for paranormal activity, with investigators capturing various unexplained phenomena.
Mr Ferguson and his team recently made a final visit to the site, accompanied by fellow investigators GS Exploring with Ghosts and Exploring the Afterlife.
During their visit, the team reportedly encountered several unexplained phenomena, including male voices telling them to "get out" and responses to questions related to the hospital.
Mr Ferguson said: "A lot of these captures were heard in real time, and the camera has backed up the evidence.
"We also heard many taps, knocks, and bangs in the buildings, but as investigators, we like to rule these out, as this could be the building deteriorating."
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Having investigated the location when it was active and in use, Mr Ferguson expressed sadness at seeing the state of the building due to vandalism.
He added: "I think I can speak for many paranormal investigators and gym users that they will be sad to see this knocked down, especially for the legacy of Don Styler, who was a well-liked and respected person in Gosport."
The MoD moved to purchase the site in 2024 on the condition that the existing buildings would be demolished by Gosport Borough Council prior to completion of the purchase.
A spokesperson for the MoD said: "We have purchased land in Monks Walk, Gosport, to support operational requirements and this land will then form part of the security perimeter around Defence Munitions Gosport.'
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