Myths and Legends of Somerset

As with most countries and lands in England, Somersetbelieve you to be dead and pass you by. These are
has a rich history that is shrouded in both myth andknown as the Yeth or Yeff Hounds of legend.
legend. That history is spiced with ghostly tails,This castle is said to be haunted by the resounding
mysteries and legends of old. While the myths andfootfalls of soldiers bringing in Sedgemore prisoners to
legends that haunt throughout England's historic landsthe Bloddy Assizes in 1685 following the Monmouth's
are similar in time and circumstance, Somerset has it'sRebellion. There is also said to be a man in riding
own famous entities, legends and tales of the past.clothes and heavy boots wearing a wig, He is spotted
King Arthur is probably the greatest figure in Britishcarrying a sword and wearing sash and gauntlets.
folklore. He is said to have lived in the late fifth to earlyWith a heavy pistol carried in his belt, he paces
sixth centuries. He was considered to be the first trulyendlessly at the landing of Castle House. No one
Christian Warrior and led the 28 Knights of the Roundknows who he might be or for what reason he paces
Table. Though King Arthur's legend spans many landsthis landing.
within the British shores, his legend also touches areasIf you chance by Heddon Oak, you may hear the rattle
of Somerset. King Arthur is said to be buried inand clanking of chains in chorus with the moaning and
Glastonbury, Somerset.misery of a half a dozen fugitives from Sedgemoor
Cannington Park is said to be the devil's hunting ground.that were said to be hung there. Some passersby
From these grounds he is said to let loose his dogseven claim to have heard the sound of horses
upon the world, hungry for the night of hunting. Legendgalloping up hill, though no horses ever appeared. This
has it that if these dogs are on your trail, the only wayhaunted oak will forever be shrouded in the mists of
to save yourself is to throw yourself to the ground,time and tale.
face down and lay completely still. The dogs will