Folklore Unfolded

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  • Byard’s Leap: The Legend and the Land

    One of the most famous legends of Lincolnshire is that of Byard’s Leap — a tale of a fearless horse and a brave knight who fought and won against an evil witch. The story has endured in part because of its setting, and the supposed evidence that visitors can still see today. Now a lay-by,

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  • The Curious Case of Tom Thumb’s Grave at Tattershall

    Holy Trinity Church in Tattershall is a 15th-century Gothic gem, nestled in the grounds of the imposing Tattershall Castle. It is home to a wide variety of bats, centuries of history, and one very curious grave. Inside the nave lies a slab set into the floor, engraved with the words: “T. Thumb aged 101, died

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