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Stabbed Bulldog Ghost

Bulldog Bridge, Littleport, Cambridge Apparition Medieval

Bulldog Bridge, which spans the River Cam and connects Littleport with Shippea Hill, is said to be haunted by the ghost of a bulldog. Legend has it that the dog was stabbed to death after saving a local girl from a friar who was intent on harming her. Now, at dusk, people claim to see the bulldog's ghostly form crossing the bridge. It's a poignant reminder of the dog's bravery and the tragic circumstances of its death.

The story behind the haunting dates back to a time when a friar attempted to rape a young girl in Littleport. Thankfully, the bulldog intervened and chased the friar off, but not before being fatally stabbed. The dog's heroic actions and untimely demise have led to its spirit lingering on, doomed to relive the moment of its death. Witnesses describe seeing the ghostly bulldog at dusk, which is said to be the time of its death all those years ago.

Historical Context

Medieval period, possibly 14th or 15th century

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Bridge
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Dusk
Postcode Area
CB6

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