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The Bisterne Dragon

Bisterne, near Ringwood, Hampshire

A knight, two dogs and a hut covered in glue.

Legend says a dragon terrorised the area around Bisterne, demanding milk each day. Sir Maurice de Berkeley built a hide covered in glue and ground glass, then set out with his two dogs to kill it.

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When
Legend
Where
50.8100, -1.7800
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Bisterne Manor is private. The legend is told on the walks of the Avon valley.

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