Devon's Famous Phantom and Haunting Hounds

Devon's Famous Phantom and Haunting Hounds

Author: The Faerie Folk March 1, 2020 Duration: 13:22

Today we're traveling to Devon, the county known for its cream teas, scrumpy… and ghostly apparitions. The Hairy Hands are one of Dartmoor's most famous legends, but what exactly are they - and who do they belong to? We also travel to Buckfastleigh to meet Squire Cabell, the 'monstrously evil man' and his hellish hounds that haunt the Devonshire countryside.

Disclaimer: This episode was written, recorded and edited back in 2020 when the podcast was just getting started. If you're new to The Faerie Folk and wish to have a more enhanced listening experience, you may prefer to begin with one of the podcast's newer episodes from 2023 onwards. Many thanks and enjoy the show! 

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The music featured in today's episode was:

Galway by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3795-galway

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*Though the travel information in this podcast was correct at the time of posting, things do change over time so please make sure to research your routes before travelling and adhere to any local guidelines once there.*

*Since making this episode I have come across new information in regards to the Hairy Hands case. It was actually Theo Brown's mother who saw the Hairy Hands spectre, rather than her - apologies for the mix-up. (Perhaps this is an excuse to visit this case again soon!)


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