Childes Tomb by pat40
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Legend has it that Childe was in a party hunting on the Dartmoor when they were caught in some changeable weather. Childe became separated from the main party and was lost. In order to save himself from dying of exposure, he killed his horse, disembowelled it and crept inside the warm carcass for shelter. He nevertheless froze to death, but before he died, he wrote a note to the effect that whoever should find him and bury him in their church should inherit his Plymstock estate
Comments (10)
neiwil
Childe 'Skywalker' ! I wonder if that's were George Lucas got the idea from. Hope you've seen Star Wars or you'll be scratching your head about now. Great picture Pat, love these old monuments especially coming across them unexpectedly.
Faemike55
Very interesting shot, write-up and reference
durleybeachbum
What a story!
GiMi53
I really like these lonesome crosses in the country; great story ! Excellent upload ! :~)
blinkings
A relative of Bear Grylls perhaps!
rainbows
Incredible story, though chilling. Great capture, dear Pat. Hugs. Di. xx
tofi
Beautiful capture of this place…. a creepy spine-chilling legend…. one that keeps me thinking and pondering. Survival instincts is all it boils down to, really. Love the calmness about this and the entire setting really sets the mood…. excellent write-up and presentation!
jayfar
Great shot and fabulous story Pat.
marybelgium
excellent !
zoren
awesome story and pic..