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Dozmary Pool

Bodmin Moor, Cornwall

Where Excalibur was thrown back to the Lady of the Lake.

Dozmary Pool is a lonely lake on Bodmin Moor. Legend says this is where Sir Bedivere threw Excalibur back into the water after Arthur's last battle, and a hand rose to catch it.

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When
Legend
Where
50.5414, -4.5554
Group
Legends

Visiting

Free. A short walk from Bolventor near Jamaica Inn.

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