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The Legend of Black Annis

The Legend of Black Annis

The Dane hills of Leicestershire were home to many creatures, but none so terrifying as Black Annis. She lived in a cave, carving it out herself with her clawed hands. At night she stalked the woods, looking for children to prey on,and her howls and screeches could be heard for miles around. She had black… Continue reading The Legend of Black Annis

Published July 26, 2023
Categorised as People Tagged Engkand, Feature, Leicestershire, Witch
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