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The Henham Dragon

Henham, Essex

A winged serpent reported in a 1669 news pamphlet.

In 1669 a pamphlet called 'The Flying Serpent, or Strange News out of Essex' reported that a winged serpent about eight or nine feet long had been seen near Henham, frightening farmworkers. It was said to have huge eyes and teeth.

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When
1668–1669
Where
51.9480, 0.2500
Group
Dragons & monsters

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A pretty village near Stansted Mountfitchet.

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