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Horned Figure of St Neot

Area around Hobbs Hill, St Neot, Cornwall Apparition Victorian

Deep in the Cornish countryside, around Hobbs Hill in St Neot, a strange figure has been spotted lurking in the lanes. This eerie apparition is described as a man with antlers, and his appearances are shrouded in mystery. The first reported sighting was back in the mid-1940s, and then again in 1998, the figure was seen wandering the same stretch of road. It's not just the horned figure that's causing a stir, though - there have been other bizarre occurrences in the area, including strange animal sightings and unexplained events.

Digging deeper into the history of the area, it's clear that the strange happenings around Hobbs Hill aren't just a recent phenomenon. In 1992, a pack of dogs was seen in the area, but they suddenly transformed into falling leaves, leaving witnesses baffled. A farmer in the 1960s reported seeing two elderly figures in old-fashioned clothing standing by the edge of a field, only to vanish when he approached them. And then there are the mysterious animal attacks - in 2005, sheep were found mauled and eaten by a large carnivore, although ABCs (or phantom dogs) were reportedly seen in the area as recently as 2004.

Historical Context

The area around St Neot has a rich history dating back to the medieval period, with many old farms and villages scattered throughout the countryside.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Rural Area
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Multiple Witnesses
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Varies - see main text
Postcode Area
PL22

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