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The Dead Men of Burton-on-Trent

The small village of Burton-on-Trent was a quiet place. The community was tight and compacted, and everyone knew each other. So, when one of the members of this community died, almost everyone heard and knew the people. Two men had recently died. They where considered pious, so that earned them a gravestone in the local… Continue reading The Dead Men of Burton-on-Trent

Published February 23, 2021
Categorised as Ghosts Tagged Dead men, Folklore, Legends, Myths

The Dragon of Knucker Hole

Kucker hole dragon sussex mythology legend folklore

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

Published February 21, 2021
Categorised as Creatures Tagged England, Folklore, Legends, Myths
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