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Peg Powler

River Tees, Piercebridge

A green-haired river hag who drags children under the water.

Peg Powler is a water hag of the River Tees, with green hair and sharp teeth. Parents warned children that she would grab them and drag them under if they played too close to the water, especially on Sundays.

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When
Folklore
Where
54.5300, -1.6800
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

The Tees at Piercebridge, with a Roman bridge site nearby.

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