Bruton, Somerset, England
A view over Bruton
Creech Hill
Creech Hill is situated approximately 1.2 miles northwest of Bruton. The hill is notable for a univallate Iron Age hill fort.
According to folklorist Katharine Briggs, Creech Hill is said to be haunted by a ghost known as the Bullbeggar - a "black uncanny shape" and unseen footsteps. This ghost has chased solitary walkers before bounding away with maniacal laughter. Another night traveler was attacked on Creech Hill and defended himself from midnight to morning with the help of a staff made of ash.
Coxe suggests that if you travel this way make sure you have a lantern and a staff tipped with Hazel!
Picturd above is Creech Hill courtesy of Jonathan Billinger.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
The Three Wells
According to Coxe, there are three wells in Bruton. These are St. Patrick's Well located in Patwell Street, along with Ladywell and Combe Hill Well. There properties, if any, are not mentioned.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Location
Visitor Information
Bruton is a small town in Somerset, England.
It is situated on the River Brue along the A359 between Frome and Yeovil.
Pictured left is a view over Bruton courtesy of Nigel Freeman. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
