Dozmary Pool
The mysterious Dozmary Pool on Bodmin Moor. There are many myths and legends attached to this small lake just south of Bolventor, not least its name; this is reputedly derived […]
Category Archives: Legends
Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor – Magical and Mysterious
Wistman’s Wood was likely a left-over from the ancient forest that covered much of Dartmoor c. 7000 BC, before Mesolithic hunter/gatherers cleared it around 5000 BC. This wood is one […]
THE LITTLE HORSEMEN OF PADSTOW
THE LITTLE HORSEMEN OF PADSTOW They have been there for centuries, longer than anyone can tell: two little stone men sitting on stone horses, on the roof of what used […]
Tintagel Castle
This brooding 13th-century castle sits on the rugged and spectacular Atlantic coast in Cornwall, which recalls the myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician. Built half […]
Tristan and Iseult
Tristan and Iseult is a tale made popular during the 12th century through Anglo-Norman literature, inspired by Celtic legend, particularly the stories of Deirdre and Naoise and Diarmuid Ua Duibhne […]
In search of the Beast of Bodmin moor
Bodmin moor There is no doubt that Bodmin Moor is a creepy place. Should you happen to find yourself alone there as dusk is falling, try not to think about […]
In search of the Beast of Bodmin
There is no doubt that Bodmin Moor is a creepy place. Should you happen to find yourself alone there as dusk is falling, try not to think about the layers […]
Old Celtic Cross – Trelissick
Old Celtic Cross Trelissick Not much has been written about the Old Celtic Cross on the Trelissick estate but legend has it that from here a priest preached to the […]
Is this the holy well of St John
Holy Well / Spring in Cornwall – This well is described in Cheryl Straffon’s excellent book “Fentynyow Kernow – in search of Cornwall’s Holy Wells” She describes this one as […]
The search for Bolster the Giant – Part 3
My first attempt to find the Giants foot print was unsuccessful, you can see the first attempt here https://paulmurtphotography.wordpress.com/2016/09/12/in-search-of-the-giants-footprint-part-1/ as was my second attempt https://paulmurtphotography.wordpress.com/2018/02/04/the-search-for-bolster-the-giant-part-2-chapel-porth/ but walking from a different […]
