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Ambrosden Church

The Devil at Ambrosden Church

11 May 2021

Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Church Walk, Ambrosden

Legend has it that the Devil himself sought to hamper the people of Ambrosden in their attempts to build a parish church.

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Scutchamer Knob

Moots and Burials at Scutchamer Knob

10 May 2021

Cuckhamsley Hill, Harwell

Standing high on the Ridgeway, the hill known as Scutchamer Knob is a location with more than a few myths and legends.

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St. Mary's Church, Cropredy

The Headless St. Fremund at Cropredy

6 May 2021

St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Cropredy

St. Mary's Church at Cropredy has a link to an 8th-century saint with a particularly macabre backstory.

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Symon Wysdom's House, Burford

Wife Selling and Rough Music in Burford

4 May 2021

Symon Wysdom's House, 1 High Street, Burford

A Burford man who attempted to 'sell' his wife at Chipping Norton market in 1855 got more than he bargained for!

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The Iron Well at Cornbury Park

Spanish Liquor Day in Wychwood Forest

30 April 2021

Cornbury Park, Charlbury

On Palm Sunday it is traditional for villagers to walk into Wychwood forest to collect spring water to mix with liquorice to make 'Spanish Water'.

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Wittenham Clumps

Hidden treasure and ravens at Wittenham Clumps

24 April 2021

Wittenham Clumps, Little Wittenham, Didcot OX14 4QZ

An ancient hoard of buried treasure is believed to be hidden at The Money Pit on Wittenham Clumps, guarded by a great raven.

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Wayland's Smithy

Wayland's Smithy

22 April 2021

Wayland's Smithy, The Ridgeway, Ashbury

If you leave a coin and your horse at Wayland's Smithy overnight, in the morning your coin will be gone and your horse will have new shoes.

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The Blowing Stone

The Blowing Stone of Kingston Lisle

19 April 2021

2 Blowing Stone Cottages, Kingston Lisle, Wantage

The Blowing Stone is a large sarsen stone covered with holes that makes an eerie booming sound when blown into.

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