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Watch out!

It is said that many have witnessed strange spectral light floating in mid-air foretelling the demise of someone very close.

The Spunkies

Somerset's version of the Will o' the Wisps. Believed to be the souls of unbaptised children, doomed to wander until judgment day. Some believe they also forewarn of the approach of death. On Midsummer Eve night all the spunkies go to church to meet the newly dead children.

The Yeth (or Yeff) Hounds - the Wild Hunt

The Devils own hunting dogs out to catch a few souls no doubt! If they catch up with you the best thing to do is throw yourself on the ground face down and they should pass you by. Cannington Park is said to be the devil's hunting ground from where the Yeth hounds start off for a nights hunting.