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Black Shuck of East Anglia
A spectral black dog the size of a calf with flaming eyes haunts the roads of East Anglia. In 1577, it burst into a church during a storm and killed two worshippers. Claw marks remain on the door. See it and death follows within a year.
1577 - Present
Norfolk, England
500+ witnesses
Black Shuck has haunted East Anglia for over 400 years.
The 1577 Incident
August 4:
- Bungay church
- During storm
- Dog burst in
- Killed two people
- Injured many
The Same Day
Blythburgh church:
- Seven miles away
- Same day
- Same creature?
- Three people killed
- Claw marks on door
The Description
What people see:
- Huge black dog
- Size of calf or horse
- Glowing red eyes
- Shaggy coat
- Silent or howling
The Omen
What it means:
- See Black Shuck
- Death within year
- Or family member dies
- Bad luck follows
- Terrifying omen
The Locations
Where it appears:
- Coastal paths
- Lonely roads
- Churchyards
- Ancient pathways
- East Anglia region
Modern Sightings
Still seen:
- Throughout Norfolk
- Suffolk coastline
- Multiple witnesses
- Same description
- Fear continues