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The Lambton Worm

Penshaw Hill, County Durham

A monstrous worm that coiled round a hill, and a curse that followed.

Young John Lambton skipped church to fish and pulled a strange worm from the River Wear. He threw it into a well and went off to the Crusades.

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When
Medieval legend
Where
54.8820, -1.4810
Group
Legends

Visiting

Penshaw Monument stands on the hill, a short climb from the car park.

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