The ancient soil of Britain is layered with secrets, where local folklore and physical reality frequently collide. This journey takes us deep into the heart of Somerset to investigate the bizarre myths that have defined the region for centuries. From the rugged shores of Kil Beach, where prehistoric sea monsters may have inspired terrifying tales of a fire-breathing dragon, to the towering ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, we look at the legendary resting place of King Arthur and the mysterious origins of the Holy Thorn.
The investigation goes even deeper as we brave the dark, chilling depths of Wookie Hole Caves. Here, local folklore speaks of an ancient witch petrified into stone by an angry monk, but the real dangers of these caverns lie in the flooded, pitch-black tunnels below. A local cave diver shares the intense, claustrophobic reality of underwater exploration, recounting a heart-stopping survival story of a diver lost in the abyss and the shocking discovery of human remains hidden in the deep. To wrap up the journey, we sit down with a traditional Somerset cider maker to taste a legendary local brew and learn how this historic drink once served as actual currency.
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