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The Linton Worm

Linton Kirk, Roxburghshire

A worm killed with a spear tipped with burning peat.

The Linton Worm lived in a hollow and devoured livestock across the Borders. John de Somerville rode at it with a spear tipped with burning peat dipped in pitch, which he thrust down its throat.

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55.5400, -2.3600
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Linton Kirk stands on a sand hill near Morebattle.

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