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Black Shuck

Blythburgh, Suffolk

A demon dog bursts into two churches in a single storm.

On 4 August 1577, during a violent storm, a huge black dog was said to have burst into churches at Bungay and Blythburgh. Worshippers died, and the church tower at Blythburgh came crashing through the roof.

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When
4 August 1577
Where
52.3200, 1.5970
Group
Legends

Visiting

Holy Trinity, Blythburgh, is open most days.

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