General area, Zennor

In the rugged landscape of Zennor, Cornwall, lies a fascinating legend about giant ammunition. The area is scattered with massive granite boulders, which local folklore claims were summoned by giants who could call them out of the earth. This intriguing story has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike, adding to the mystique of this picturesque region.

Unknown property, Zennor

In the rural neighbourhood of Trewey, near Zennor in Cornwall, a poignant ghost story has been etched into local folklore. A poor woman, living in the area during the nineteenth century, bequeathed her shawl to a young girl, but sadly, this wish was not fulfilled after her passing. The woman's spirit, driven by a sense of injustice, returned to haunt the girl, her presence striking fear into the hearts of locals. One brave soul, however, decided to confront the ghost, and upon learning the reason behind her return, ensured the girl received the shawl. This act of kindness appeased the woman's spirit, and in a final act of kindness, she escorted the girl to her grave in Ludgvan, a village not far from Zennor.

Area referred to as Trendraen Hill, Zennor

Trendraen Hill in Zennor, Cornwall, is home to a most unusual and intriguing paranormal sighting. In 1869, a man cutting gorse on the hill stumbled upon a tiny, thirty centimetre long fairy. The fairy, who would later be named Bobby Griglans by the man's children, was taken home and became a temporary plaything for the family. But as delightful as this encounter may seem, it was short-lived. The fairy's parents soon arrived, referring to their child as 'Skillywidden', and took Bobby Griglans back home.

Various locations around the town, Zennor

In the quaint Cornish town of Zennor, a rather unusual haunting took place, centred around a former seaman named James Botterell. After retiring to the area, James found himself being haunted by the ghost of his former colleague, John Jones. The spirit of John followed James everywhere, causing considerable distress. One day, James, in an attempt to understand the reason behind these ghostly visits, asked John what he wanted. To his surprise, John's ghost replied that he needed James to pay off his debts. This straightforward request was all that was needed to bring peace to James, as once the debts were settled, John's ghost announced that he was off to Fiddler's Green and was never heard of again.

Cairn which was known as 'Burning 'Mountain', Zennor

Perched on a windswept cairn known as Burning Mountain, a legendary serpent once brought travel to a standstill on the road between Zennor and St Ives. This wasn't just any ordinary snake - it was said to be a massive serpent that had taken up residence, blocking the route to the bustling St Ives market. The locals had had enough, so they took drastic action. Setting the scrubland around the cairn ablaze, they either killed the serpent or drove it away, restoring peace to the area.

General area of Trewa, Zennor

Deep in Cornwall's rugged landscape lies the rural area of Trewa, a place steeped in witchcraft legend. Every year on Midsummer Eve, or June 23rd, the local witch population would gather here to perform a ritual that would light up the night. They'd travel to the surrounding monoliths and standing stones, setting fires ablaze on each one. One stone in particular, known as the Witches Stone, held special significance - it was said that anyone who touched it nine times at midnight would be warded against ill-luck.