Sinister Shadow of ‘Hanging Man’ Spooks Locals At Area Known As ‘Dead Man’s Cross’

Residents have been left seriously spooked after the shadow of a “hanging man” appeared on the wall of a house - where a gallows used to be.

The bizarre sight was spotted in an area known as “Dead Man’s Cross” in Dartmouth, Devon, last week.

The somewhat sinister image was created by a combination of a high midday sun shining on a 20mph road sign.

And some say it bares an eerie resemblance to someone hanging from a rope.

Locals said it was extra spooky as it has appeared at a crossroads which was once the site of a gallows where traitors were hanged.

George Johnston posted the photo online, and it soon went viral.

He said: “A lot of people who even live on that road say they have never seen it before.

"It is an area known as Dead Man’s Cross and is where a gallows used to be. I think they used to hang traitors there.

"The location has a lot of history and it certainly sent a chill down my spine when I saw the hanging man.

"There has been a great response to it and the picture certainly seems to be getting around.

"I’ve lived in Dartmouth for 18 years and neither me or my family had ever heard or seen this shadow before now. I must have just got very lucky."

George, 24, took the picture last Thursday and has been fending off accusations that he photoshopped the image.

Since he posted his picture other local residents have visited the site and gone on to post similar images.

George said: "Some people thought it was fake but a couple of others have gone down there themselves to check and posted similar pictures.

"Why would I spend my time Photoshopping a shadow? I have a life.

"If anyone thinks this photo isn’t real head to Dartmouth around midday on a sunny day and have a look.”

(Picture credited to SWNS)