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The Pollard Worm

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

A knight won all the land he could ride round while a bishop ate his dinner.

A monstrous beast, the Pollard Worm or Brawn, ravaged the land around Bishop Auckland. A knight called Pollard killed it.

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When
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Where
54.6600, -1.6800
Group
Dragons & monsters

Visiting

Auckland Castle, the bishops' palace, is open to visitors.

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