The Owd Scriven of Brompton
In the quaint village of Berrington, Shropshire, a centuries-old wooden effigy sits proudly within the local church. This remarkable relic is known as Owd Scriven o' Brompton, a knight who allegedly battled a ferocious lion in the area now known as Banky Piece. The story goes that the brave knight emerged victorious, but not without sustaining a significant scar on his face, which is eerily captured in the effigy's wooden likeness.
Dating back to the fifteenth century, this fascinating piece of history has become intertwined with local legend. The wooden effigy, now a cherished church treasure, serves as a haunting reminder of a bygone era. Although details of the knight's encounter with the lion are shrouded in mystery, the effigy's scarred visage continues to captivate visitors. Sadly, the original location where the knight faced his fearsome foe, Banky Piece, no longer exists.
Medieval period, 15th century
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