Dr Anne Ross was a respected and venerated doctor of ancient British mythology and culture, who had been studying the ancient earthworks in and around Hadrian’s wall. It was here in 1971 she was asked to examine two carven heads found on the site, and to give her professional opinion on them. A few days… Continue reading The Hexham Heads
Category: Creatures
The Lambton Worm
The heir to Lambton castle was a wild unruly youth. He stayed out all night partying and gambling, shirking his studies and responsibilities during the day. One day, whilst he was skipping his history lessons, he decided to go fishing in the local river. But, instead of catching any fish, all he caught was a… Continue reading The Lambton Worm
The Dragon of Strathmartine (Dundee)
Long ago, in the moors of Scotland, their lived a farmer and his family. He and his wife had managed to have nine daughters, each beautiful and fair. He was a very happy man, and could not ask for more in his life. One day, he asked the eldest daughter to fetch some water from… Continue reading The Dragon of Strathmartine (Dundee)
The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui
During the height of World War 2, a young captain by the name of Alexander Tewnion decided to take a well deserved ten day break hiking in the Cairngorm mountains. He had always admired the beauty of Scotland, and was now prepared for a relaxing, quiet climb of the mountains. He was very much mistaken.… Continue reading The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui
The Red Dragon of Wales
There was once an old Welsh king named Vortigern. He was a great king, always listening to his people and doing what was best for his kingdom. However, his kingdom was unprotected from the pirates who where terrorising the rest of Britain. So, to better protect his people, he decided to built a mighty fortress.… Continue reading The Red Dragon of Wales
The Dragon of St Leonards Forest
Long ago, in the land of Sussex, there lived a great dragon. Its claws could slice through rock, and its mouth could engulf a village whole. It dwelled in the local forest, terrorising the nearby villages. It would destroy crops and eat livestock, destroying the local farms and causing famines and plagues. The villagers cried… Continue reading The Dragon of St Leonards Forest
The Lincoln Imp
One day, down in the fires of hell, the devil was in a mischievous mood. So, to wreak havoc on the humans he so desperately hated, he decide to let his army of Imps run wild across England. The Imps rampaged across Britain, twisting the spires of St Marys and All saints church in Chesterfield.… Continue reading The Lincoln Imp
The Dragon of Knucker Hole
Long ago, in the land of Sussex, there resided a Knucker (water dragon) in a deep pond, near the village of Lyminster. The Knucker was a terrifying beast, with huge wings the size of church steeples, and teeth as sharp as swords. All who ventured near the pond, would be eaten by the mighty beast.… Continue reading The Dragon of Knucker Hole