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Leicestershire folklore

The Folklore Map has 14 legends tied to real places in Leicestershire, each one checked against published sources and pinned to the spot where it happened. Among them are 7 mysteries, 2 customs, 2 ghost stories and 1 beasts and black dog. The best known are Black Annis and The spur and the head.

14 of them you can visit for free.

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The most famous legends in Leicestershire

Ghosts 2

Witches 1

Beasts 1

Customs 2

Curses 1

Mysteries 7