Hoxne, Suffolk, England

Goldbrook Bridge

Goldbrook Bridge

A curse is said to await all those who cross the bridge (above) on their way to get married. The story originates from when St. Edmund - also known as Edmund the Martyr or Edmund of East Anglia (died 20 November 869) and was king of East Anglia from about 855 until his death - was being pursued by the Danes. He took refuge under a bridge, which is now known as Gold Bridge. A newly married couple saw the gold spurs and gave his location away to his enemies. Edmund then put a curse on all couples that cross the bridge on their way to get married.

 

For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.

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Hoxne is an anciently established village in Suffolk, England.

It is situated about 5 miles east-southeast of Diss, Norfolk and one-half mile south of the River Waveney.

Pictured left is a view of Goldbrook Bridge courtesy of Adrian Cable. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.