Dragon or monster
The Deerhurst Dragon
Deerhurst, Gloucestershire
A dragon near Deerhurst poisoned people and cattle with its breath. The king offered land to anyone who could kill it.
Read the full story, see it on the map, get directions and find what else is nearby in the free Hidden Britain Atlas map.
- When
- Legend
- Where
- 51.9700, -2.1900
- Group
- Dragons & monsters
Visiting
St Mary's Priory Church and Odda's Chapel, both Saxon, in Deerhurst.
Nearby mysteries
- Tewkesbury and the Bloody MeadowBattlefield · Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire · 2 miles away
- The Tomb of Edward IIMysterious grave · Gloucester Cathedral · 8 miles away
- St Ann's WellHoly well · Great Malvern, Worcestershire · 11 miles away
- EveshamBattlefield · Evesham, Worcestershire · 14 miles away
- The Battle of WorcesterBattlefield · Worcester · 15 miles away
- Chedworth Roman VillaRoman Britain · Near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire · 15 miles away