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The legend of the Evil Rider
- This is their story, the legend of the Evil Rider.
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For centuries the Dartmoor folklore and legends have encompassed tales of pixies, ghosts, witchcraft, weird happenings and a host of deep seated beliefs. These have been passed down through the generations via fireside stories, books, and local tradition all of which have played their part in keeping the tales alive today.
There are folk stories and traditions all over Devon, but Dartmoor has a huge history of myths and legends that many residents still take to heart today. These tales include ghostly goings on, pixies, witches and much more and have passed down from generation to generation.
Dartmoor Legends. Britain is rich in legends and folk lores: stories passed on by word of mouth from generation to generation. Dartmoor too is rich in such legends, many of which have some...
- The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor. One of Dartmoor’s most famous ghost stories revolves around a stretch of road near Postbridge. Travellers on this road have reported experiencing a pair of ghostly, disembodied hairy hands that appear out of nowhere and try to force them off the road.
- Kitty Jay’s Grave. The story of Jay’s Grave centres around the grave of a young woman named Kitty Jay, who died by suicide in the 18th century. Her grave is located near the village of Manaton.
- The Ghostly Hounds of Dartmoor. Dartmoor is also known for its spectral hounds, often referred to as the “Wisht Hounds” or “Yeth Hounds.” These phantom dogs are said to roam the moors at night and are considered harbingers of doom.
- Bowerman’s Nose. Bowerman’s Nose is a tall column of rock on Dartmoor that is said to be the form of a hunter called Bowerman who was turned into rock by witches.
Dartmoor is known for its myths and legends. It is reputedly the haunt of pixies, a headless horseman, a mysterious pack of "spectral hounds", and a large black dog, among others. [39] [40] [41] During the Great Thunderstorm of 1638, the moorland village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor was said to have been visited by the Devil. [42] [43]
Nov 10, 2021 · The many myths and legends of Dartmoor open up a window into the past. One generation to the next pass on these age-old Dartmoor myths, via campfire stories to local traditions. Some Dartmoor legends warn of danger, some discourage bad behaviour, and some simply try to explain the unexplainable.
The Trojan warriors fought and defeated the giants, forcing them to take refuge in the hills and caves of Dartmoor and Cornwall. The leader of the giants, who was named Goemagot and was wounded...
