| The Devil's Arrows |
The Devil's Arrows are 3 Neolithic Megaliths - the tallest of which is 23 feet high - standing in a crooked alignment of around 580 feet. The fourth stone was destroyed in the 16th century, when Camden noted that it had been pulled down by treasure seekers.
In legend they were thrown by the Devil from Howe Hill to destroy Aldborough, hence their common name.
| Map ref: SE 391665 |
| Directions:Located to the East of Boroughbridge, close to the A1M. |
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| The A64 between York and Norton |
| Traditionally haunted by the spirit of Nance, who is said to guide travellers when there are dense mists. The story goes that she was due to marry a mail-coach driver but fell for the charms of a highwayman. He turned out to be a bad choice, as he left her and their baby to die of exposure on the lonely road. |
| Directions: A64 is to the North of York, between York and Norton. |
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| Scarborough |
The castle is said to be haunted by the phantom of Piers Gaveston, the favourite of Edward the II, who was killed there in the 14th century by nobles who were envious of his relationship with the king. Scarborough also has a Robin Hood legend. On one of his adventures he joined the small fishing fleet, but turned out to be a useless fisherman, as he forgot to bait the hooks. While they were out at sea the fleet was attacked by a French warship and Robin came in to his own, boarding the ship and fighting through to the French hoard of gold, which he shared with the poor fishermen.
The Three Mariners is haunted by a headless woman, who warns fishermen of impending disaster.
The town also has some old traditional festivals including ringing of the pancake bells and shrove Tuesday skipping. The bells ring to start the festivities, and the skipping competitions are held on the shore during the day.
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| Map ref: TA 5589 |
| Directions:Scarborough reached from the A165, or the A171 South of Whitby. |
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