Legends

Welcome to Moretonhampstead where the ghosts and the locals are all friendly!

With its mists, bogs and will o' the wisp, Dartmoor has always been surrounded with stories of ghosts and mysterious legends. Moretonhampstead, with its old buildings and ancient history, also has more than its share of mysteries and tales.

Please browse our legends for tales of ghosts, witchcraft, phantom cars and tragic deaths. For more information you can go to this website, and also take a look at our website's history page.

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