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The Christchurch Dragon

Christchurch, Dorset

A fire-breathing dragon that set a town alight, recorded by monks.

In 1113 nine canons from Laon in France were touring England with holy relics to raise money. According to a later account by Hermann of Tournai, a long dragon with five heads breathing sulphurous flames flew in from the sea and set Christchurch alight, burning the minster church that had refused the canons shelter.

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When
1113
Where
50.7350, -1.7800
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Christchurch Priory is open daily.

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