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The Curious Court Leet of Wareham

Released Friday, 9th February 2024
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The Curious Court Leet of Wareham

The Curious Court Leet of Wareham

The Curious Court Leet of Wareham

The Curious Court Leet of Wareham

Friday, 9th February 2024
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Join Ross, David, and Henry for a chilling journey to Wareham, Dorset, where ancient traditions meet modern mysteries.


This episode delves into the intrigue of the Court Leet, a centuries-old legal system with eccentric roles like:


The Steward: The Lord's right-hand man, presiding over proceedings.

The Bailiff: Enacting the court's decisions.

The Reeve: The Bailiff's deputy.

Constable: Keeping order.

Carniters and Chimney Peeper: Ensuring the town's hygiene.

Scavenger: Battling unseen plagues in the town's alleys and privies.


But the darkness deepens with a recent ghost hunt in a local pub maybe linked to a shocking burglary at the historic church. Explosions rock the night as thieves make off with priceless treasures. Did they have spectral help, or is something more sinister at play?


Join the Dark Darzet crew as they:


Unravel the secrets of the Court Leet and its ghostly guardians.

Investigate the chilling ghost hunt and its paranormal encounters.

Piece together the clues behind the church burglary, a crime with explosive consequences.


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Dark Darzet

Dark Darzet - The podcast of weird Dorset Venture into the shadowy realm of Dorset's folklore, where pixies flit among ancient trees, poltergeists wreak havoc in haunted homes, witches whisper secrets on windswept moors, and woodwose roam the wildwood. Join David @Phishtitz and Ross @Revoltingross (from the General Witchfinders podcast) as they delve into the legends, lore, and outright weirdness that permeate their home county.From spine-chilling tales of spectral apparitions and cursed objects to captivating insights into the region's rich pagan heritage, Their uncanny encounters will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Dorset countryside.Prepare to be enthralled by captivating storytelling, chilling accounts, and 'expert' analysis as David and Ross explore the darker side of Dorset's history and folklore.Keywords:Dorset folklore, legends, myths, ghosts, hauntings, witches, paganism, woodwose, pixies, poltergeists, weirdness, uncanny, supernatural, paranormal, unexplained, mysteriesHashtags:#DorsetFolklore #Legends #Myths #Ghosts #Hauntings #Witches #Paganism #Woodwose #Pixies #Poltergeists #Weirdness #Uncanny #Supernatural #Paranormal #Unexplained #Mysteries #GeneralWitchfindersBe sure to subscribe and listen to the podcast, available here and on all major pod catchers: https://tr.ee/TnqcmN7Wn5We also sell Dark Darzet T-Shirts: https://tr.ee/58AK3noXCVAlso follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/darkdarzet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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