St Mary’s Church, Ashwell
A headless ghost dressed in black is supposed to haunt the churchyard.
Directions:
Reached via a minor road off the A505 at Slip End.
A headless ghost dressed in black is supposed to haunt the churchyard.
Directions:
Reached via a minor road off the A505 at Slip End.
English Folktales / Folklore / Folktales
by Ian · Published July 30, 2008 · Last modified December 30, 2018
This folktale was kindly brought to our attention by Alma Oakley of Weston in Hertfordshire.
Weston churchyard is reputed to be the final resting place of the Weston Giant: Jack o’ Legs. Two stones mark his grave. One is positioned at his head and another at his feet, a distance of eight feet apart.
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