Woolpit

Woolpit, Suffolk · United Kingdom · Natural site

The village sign remembers the medieval legend of the mysterious green children.

Woolpit is a peaceful little village in the heart of rural Suffolk. The village sign celebrates one of the most curious legends to emerge from medieval history: during the reign of King Stephen (1135 to 1154), two children with entirely green skin appeared out of pits in the fields. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is Woolpit located?

Woolpit is in Woolpit, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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