A historic pub in Stelling Minnis, near Canterbury in Kent, is set to be auctioned this week. The George Inn, located on Stone Street, is a Grade II-listed building constructed in the mid-19th century. It has long been associated with paranormal activity, drawing the interest of both locals and paranormal enthusiasts. According to the Garden of England Paranormal Spirits website, visitors have reported hearing muffled galloping hooves outside the pub for years. Some believe these sounds may be made by the ghosts of the four knights who murdered Thomas Becket, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. Locals suggest the knights may have traveled along the road to reach the city on the day of the murder. Visitors have also claimed to see a ghostly figure dressed in 18th-century clothing sitting next to a 'spectral black dog' inside the pub. Paranormal researchers believe the ghost could be a former pub landlord or a local who lingered at the watering hole after death. These sightings have added to the pub’s reputation as a place of historical and supernatural intrigue. The freehold of the building, which is part of a 1.8-acre site with a guide price of £320,000, is being sold by estate agents Fleurets. The pub was recently refurbished and includes self-contained accommodation, a beer garden, car park, and a field that could potentially host campers. The pub closed earlier this year, and the owners wish to retire from the trade. The auction is set to take place at Clive Emson Auctioneers on Thursday, September 24. Potential buyers may be drawn not only by the property’s practical features but also by its unique history and the stories that surround it. Whether the paranormal claims are true or not, the George Inn remains a significant piece of local heritage and a point of interest for those with an appreciation of history and mystery.