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The Dragon of Denbigh

Denbigh, Denbighshire

The dragon that gave a town its name.

Legend says a dragon lived in the crags where Denbigh Castle now stands. A knight, Sir John Salusbury, known as 'John of the Thumbs' because he had two on each hand, killed it.

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When
Legend
Where
53.1890, -3.4130
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Denbigh Castle is open to visitors, Cadw.

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