Situated on hill leading down into the town of Lyme Regis, the Leper’s Well stands on the site of the Chapel of St. Mary and the Holy Spirit. There is a worn inscription above the well telling that a hospital stood on the spot 700 years ago, presumably connected with the alleged curative properties of the well.
Apparitions / Black Dogs / Buried Treasure / English Folktales / Folklore / Folktales / Hauntings / Legends
by Ian · Published July 27, 2008 · Last modified November 20, 2018
This old story provides an explanation for the naming of the Black Dog Inn near Uplyme in Devon. The black dog seems to be a spirit guardian of treasure.
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