Wicken Fen

Wicken, Cambridgeshire · United Kingdom · Natural site

Primitive and mysterious, with phantom armies, a black dog and the dreaded lantern men.

Wicken Fen in Wicken (CB7 5XP). Primitive and mysterious, Wicken Fen has changed little since the days when Hereward the Wake roamed its marshy expanse. Roman legionaries, phantom armies, a black dog and the dreaded lantern men who lure mortals to a terrible death. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is Wicken Fen located?

Wicken Fen is in Wicken, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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