http://www.paranormaldatabase.com/reports/fairydata.phpFairy Reports from the Paranormal Database

Image (left) courtesy of:www.royalmail.com/creaturesFairies are mythical creatures that are believed to have inhabited the UK and Ireland long before humans arrived. The name fairy can be confusing, as it can refer to the collective of all metaphysical or preternatural creatures (including pixies and goblins), or a specific type of entity within that group (popularly believed to be human-like, small and capable of flight). What follows is a list where fairy encounters have (or are likely to) occur.KidnappingLocation:Aberfoyle (Stirling) - Fairy HillType:FairyDate / Time:1692Further Comments:The Rev Robert Kirk is said to have been kidnapped by fairies here. He appeared in ethereal form a couple of times after the event, begging for help in escaping from the fairy world.

Fairy FuneralLocation:Aberystruth (Gwent) - Church LaneType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A small procession of fairies were reported travelling along the lane towards the church to bury one of their own.

Coffin MakersLocation:Aghacashlaun (County Leitrim) - Corargeen (fort)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairies which lived at this fort were said to have borrowed a man's hatchet to make a coffin for a neighbour's child two weeks prior to his death.

Dwarf with Pointed HatLocation:Alderwasley (Derbyshire) - Hill just past AlderwasleyType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The witness to this encounter stated that they once bumped into a four foot high figure wearing a green pointed hat feeding the plants.

Little FolkLocation:Alfriston (Sussex) - Burlough (or Burlow) CastleType:FairyDate / Time:Pre twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Fairies once made their home here, and rewarded a local man with food after he helped one of their kind repair a kitchen utensil.

Fairy HillLocation:Alva (Clackmannanshire) - Alva GlenType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Famed for its fairies, these pesky fellows kidnapped a local baker's wife - she was only returned after her husband broke the fairy spell by accidentally standing on one leg.

Secret FairiesLocation:Andreas (Isle of Man) - Shan Cashtal barrowType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairies here once travelled to and from the barrow using underground passageways leading to a nearby churchyard (at Maughold).

Evil FairiesLocation:Annandale (Dumfries and Galloway) - Burnwark HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A palace concealed within this hill was run by an army of evil fairies - they would kidnap anyone foolish enough to venture close to their land.

TrollsLocation:Appletreewick (Yorkshire) - Trollers Gill (or Ghyll)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Living beneath the ravine, the trolls are said to emerge at night and track down their prey - humans. At least one farmer was lured to his death by their ability to trick people into straying from the road.

Short Men in GreenLocation:Aran Island (County Galway) - Exact location not knownType:FairyDate / Time:1992Further Comments:A fifteen year old boy spotted two figures sea fishing, each just over a metre tall, dressed in green and wearing brown shoes. The figures chattered to each other in Irish before jumping up and vanishing. One of the figures left a small pipe behind which the witness took, although it later disappeared when 'safely' locked away.

Leprechaun's ShoeLocation:Ardrah (County Cork) - Field in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A small shoe said to belong to a leprechaun was found near the village by a cow herder. Unfortunately the man forgot to take it home, and when he went to retrieve it the following day, it had gone.

PookaLocation:Ashby de la Zouch (Leicestershire) - Private residenceType:FairyDate / Time:1990Further Comments:A witness who awoke in the middle of the night encountered what she believed to be a fairy entity known as a Pooka, sleeping over the pelmet of a landing window. The creature was similar to a little piglet, but with a longer, pointy nose and no visible tail. The part of the house where the sighting happened is on the path of a ley line.

BagpipesLocation:Athgreany (County Wicklow) - Stone circle, aka Piper's StonesType:FairyDate / Time:Stone still presentFurther Comments:Played by the fairy folk, the sound of bagpipes could once be heard emerging from the stones. A tree in the centre of the stone circle is considered to belong to the fairies.

Sprites & PixiesLocation:Ballona (Isle of Man) - Ballona BridgeType:FairyDate / Time:20 June (reoccurring)Further Comments:On this day the fairy population comes out in force. If they are not acknowledged by any one crossing the bridge, the fairy folk have no hesitation in making their presence felt.

BankruptcyLocation:Ballyconnell (County Cavan) - Aughrim Wedge TombType:FairyDate / Time:November 2011Further Comments:According to the Belfast Telegraph, former billionaire Sean Quinn moved the Aughrim Wedge Tomb in 1992, which was home to fairy folk. These little entities cursed the man responsible for the relocation - Sean was at one point worth just under five billion euros, and as of November 2011, he only had eleven thousand euros in the bank.

BagpipersLocation:Ballyedmond (County Cork) - Fort FieldType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fort in this field was home to four fairy bagpipers dressed in red.

Black GoatLocation:Ballyvaughan (County Clare) - Poulaphuca, area around dolmenType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This goat, though by some to be a fairy being, resides over the tombs in the area. The creature causes anyone who threatens the land to develop a hunchback.

IdrisLocation:Barmouth (Gwynedd) - Cader Idris (aka Caldair Idris)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Idris was said to be a wise giant, who may have had links with King Arthur. People would avoid the area at night, convinced that fairies would drive them mad. Another legend says that the site was the hunting ground of Gwyn ap Nudd (Ruler of the Otherworld) who searched the area with a pack of Cwn Annwn, looking for souls to take back home. Finally. Strange lights are said to appear around the summit for the first few days of a new year.

Tiny Green PeopleLocation:Bassenthwaite (Cumbria) - Piel WykeType:FairyDate / Time:Nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:Two children digging on the mound said they unearthed a small cottage with a slate roof, though when they returned a short time later, the construction had vanished. A few days later their father saw two small people in green standing on the hill - they vanished into it.

Fighting FairiesLocation:Battlebridge (County Roscommon) - BridgeType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A farmer from Sheemore (Co Leitrim) who once helped the fairies had his cattle taken by bailiffs. The bailiffs drove the cattle for a few miles before being intercepted by the fairies at a bridge, where the bailiffs were beaten by invisible foes and scared away. Legend says this is how Battlebridge received its name.

Colt PixieLocation:Beaulieu Heath (Hampshire) - Cold Pixie's CaveType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A horse-like pixie, this fairy entity would play mild pranks and call out to horses so they became lost.

Water FairiesLocation:Beddgelert (Gwynedd) - Aberglaslyn PassType:FairyDate / Time:Nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:A witness watched the little people playing merrily in the water at the pass. Nearby is the grave of Gelert (the dog that was mistakenly killed by its master after saving a child from a wolf) where the hound's ghost has been reported. Finally, the ghostly woman in white who haunts the area is an ill omen, with death said to follow a sighting.

KnockersLocation:Bedruthan (Cornwall) - Beach, cliff top, & Bedruthan StepsType:FairyDate / Time:Late twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Some believe these creatures to resemble mutant dwarfs (two foot high, large eyes with deformed and twisted heads), while others call them the ghosts of those killed while being forced to work for the Romans... Either way, they can be heard mining and picking away at the rocks underground in these areas.

Helpful FairiesLocation:Beedon (Berkshire) - Burrow HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people here are traditionally helpful in nature, and once fixed a plough for a farmer. When archaeologists tried to dig up the barrow in 1850, a storm blew up and drove them away. A golden coffin is said to be buried in the area.

Small StaircaseLocation:Beetham (Cumbria) - The Fairy StepsType:FairyDate / Time:Still presentFurther Comments:Too small for normal human use, the stairs are believed to have been designed for fairy use

Young GirlLocation:Ben Alder (Highland) - Below the mountain, en route for Loch OssianType:FairyDate / Time:April / May 2011Further Comments:Having traversed old drover track on western shoulder of Ben Alder, a walker was looking for a suitable spot to cross a stream. The walker noticed the image of a smiling young girl, dressed in blue/green watery outfit, sitting on a slab of rock amidst the fast moving water. She was pointing to the water, enticing the walker to cross. The walker panicked and moved further downstream, crossing at a point where the water was calmer.

Fairy SongLocation:Bincombe Down (Dorset) - Singing BarrowsType:FairyDate / Time:Midday (reoccurring)Further Comments:Local superstition states that if you place your ear to the ground here at midday, you can hear the soft singing of fairy folk.

Fairy RingsLocation:Birstall (Leicestershire) - Mill HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This area was widely believed to be the haunt of fairy folk, where they would come and dance in the pale moonlight.

Fairy GuardiansLocation:Bishopton (Durham) - Castle HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Though the castle is long gone, the area is still a place where fairies hide - anyone trying to steal earth or soil from the land is warned off by whispering voices.

Fairy FairLocation:Black Down Hills (Somerset) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:Seventeenth century?Further Comments:Fairies were once believed to hold annual fairs on the hills, singing and dancing throughout the night.

Fairy CowLocation:Bosfrancan (Cornwall) - Field called Park-an-Ventan (no longer there?)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A local farmer once kept a cow that was used by fairies after dark - the little folk were driven away, and the farmer's luck changed from good to bad.

Little ManLocation:Bottlehill (County Cork) - Road heading towards CorkType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Farmer Mick Purcell was forced to take his cow to Cork to sell. While on the road Purcell met a little man and swopped the cow for a small bottle. Understandably, returning home with a bottle instead of money upset Purcell's wife, until he opened it - out sprang two figures which covered the table with gold and silver dishes.

Figures in BrownLocation:Bournemouth (Dorset) - Branksome Park estateType:FairyDate / Time:Early twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Seen in a garden on this estate, several little people dressed in brown played in and around the bushes before being scared off.

Fairy HomeLocation:Braddan (Isle of Man) - 'Real' Fairy BridgeType:FairyDate / Time:Bridge still presentFurther Comments:This is another site said to be home to the fairies, although details are fleeting.

Fairy PhotographsLocation:Bradford (Yorkshire) - Cottingley, fields aroundType:FairyDate / Time:1917Further Comments:Becoming world famous, the handful of fairy photographs taken here by the girls Elsie & Frances are still a bone of contention in the fortean world. The book by Joe Cooper, 'The Case of the Cottingley Fairies', is worth reading for further (and very detailed) information.

UriskLocation:Breadalbane (Stirling) - Hills around the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Urisk were said to be part human and part fairy, and shunned by both races. They would sometimes be seen sitting by the roadside, or loitering outside farms and other buildings in want of food.

Secret DoorLocation:Brecon Beacons (Powys) - Llyn Cwm Llwch, somewhere in the area ofType:FairyDate / Time:01 May (reoccurring)Further Comments:Once a year, a secret door opens here which will take mortals to the fairy realm. The door was once always open, but after a man stole a fairy flower, access was restricted. The area is also home to an old woman who uses music to lure the weak willed into the lake waters where they drown - once she has killed nine hundred people she will regain her youth and become mortal.

Goat ManLocation:Bridge of Orchy (Argyll and Bute) - Ben DoranType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This Urisk was banished to the mountain by a saint, and has remained here since.

Music in the AirLocation:Bridport (Dorset) - Colmer's HillType:FairyDate / Time:1939Further Comments:Fairy music was once not uncommon in this area. While last heard in 1939 by a group of school children, one hundred years previous it was said a young girl danced herself to death to the tunes.

Market PlaceLocation:Bridport (Dorset) - Langdon HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The hill and the area around it is said to be a haven for the fairy folk - one man once stumbled upon a fairy market from which he tried to steal gold. By the time he reached home, the coins had changed into pebbles.

Little Red Capped ManLocation:Brixham (Devon) - Area around Lupton HouseType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The author Violet Tweedale reported seeing a twelve centimetre tall man dressed in green, sitting beneath a small plant. He vanished after a minute of her observing him.

Dying CattleLocation:Brosna (County Kerry) - Former croft at Knockeencreen (currently a cattle shed?)Type:FairyDate / Time:Early twentieth century?Further Comments:A man whose cattle were dying mysteriously was informed by a passing gypsy that his home was blocking a fairy path, and by leaving the doors open at night, the fairies could pass happily pass through. The man did so, and the deaths stopped.

GnomesLocation:Broxted (Essex) - Broxted & Tilty areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Appearing at all times of the day and night, locals have blamed the gnomes and other fairy folk for a multitude of tricks. A number of sightings have been reported, though none in living memory.

Uniformed PixiesLocation:Brynberian (Dyfed) - Pentre Ifan CromlechType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:These little people, standing a couple of feet tall, wore red military uniforms, as if guarding the burial site. Other people have seen the little people dancing over the dolman.

Fairy BattleLocation:Buckland St Mary (Somerset) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The town is said to have become a battleground for a fairy war - red fairies with pointed ears engaged little green pixies until the former group were driven out.

Bee Hole BoggartLocation:Burnley (Lancashire) - Area around Burnley Football ClubType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Years before the area was developed, the entity patrolled the area looking for people - it once kidnapped and murdered an old woman, leaving her skin to be discovered on a rose bush.

Fairy HangoutLocation:Burnsall (Yorkshire) - Elbolton HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Pixies, fairies and other members of the little people are still said to live in and around the hill.

Last HomeLocation:Burpham (Sussex) - Harrow HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The last fairies in England are said to have resided here, until chased away in the 1900's by archaeologists.

Sound of Little PeopleLocation:Butcombe (Somerset) - Fairy's Toot, aka Nempnett ThrubwellType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Sounds attributed to goblins have been heard underground in this area.

Water SpiritLocation:Buxton (Derbyshire) - Moorland near the RoachesType:FairyDate / Time:Twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Appearing just before the witness went skinny-dipping, this thirty foot tall water elemental scared the potential swimmer away.

MusicLocation:Cahir (County Tipperary) - Knockgraffon MotteType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairies could once be heard making music under this artificial hill.

DancingLocation:Calver (Derbyshire) - Stocking FieldType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:People once believed the fairies came out at dusk and celebrated by dancing in this field.

Little PeopleLocation:Capel St. Mary (Suffolk) - Old house on edge of woodsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairies were once said to frequent this locale.

Little PeopleLocation:Carmyllie (Angus) - Carmylie HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Once a popular place for pixies to frequent and dance, they have not been seen in recent years. They are said to be protecting a concealed hoard of gold.

ChangelingLocation:Castlemartyr (County Cork) - Exact location not knownType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Mary Scannell discovered that her own healthy baby had been replaced by a sickly child which did not stop crying - a changeling! A wise woman told Mary to underfeed the changeling and to beat it. Within a week the new child had gone, and the fairies returned Mary's own baby.

Dancing FolkLocation:Cauldon Low (Staffordshire) - Ribden Lowe (round barrow on top of a hill)Type:FairyDate / Time:Nineteenth century?Further Comments:The round barrow on this site was home to a hundred or so dancing fairies (according to Mary Howitt), with nine harp players to provide music.

Watching PixiesLocation:Challacombe (Devon) - Area between village and Chapman's Barrows, locally known as Pixie RocksType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:These little fellows use the rocks as a lookout area, the jagged crags forming a natural defence.

The Funny ManLocation:Chelmsford (Essex) - Springfield Place, near ChelmsfordType:FairyDate / Time:1864, 1946Further Comments:Many have complained of being harassed by an unknown force while at the building, reports blaming an ugly little dwarf said to haunt the area, particularly the churchyard.

DwarfLocation:Chudleigh Knighton (Devon) - Exact location unknownType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This little man is said to stand guard over a fabulous wealth, once concealed from greedy men.

Strange SpriteLocation:Church Stowe (Northamptonshire) - St Michael's ChurchType:FairyDate / Time:During construction of the churchFurther Comments:This religious building was due to be built in a slightly different position, but every night a large fairy appeared and moved the walls. The builders finally gave in and finished the construction where the sprite recommended.

Little Old Men with Long Beards and Pointy HatsLocation:Clacton-on-Sea (Essex) - Jaywick's Frobisher Primary School, school fieldType:FairyDate / Time:1982Further Comments:Two girls watched a couple of fairy folk, described as looking like the average garden gnome, dig a hole in the school's playing field.

Fairy MusicLocation:Clava Cairns (Highland) - Stone CairnsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The haunting sound of fiddling has been heard in this ancient area, leading some to say that the music is produced by fairies. A few people who have removed stones from the site are reported have returned them after suffering from bad luck.

Dancing TrollsLocation:Cleveland (Yorkshire) - New Marske WoodsType:FairyDate / Time:Around midnightFurther Comments:Small troll-like creatures are said to party and play jovial music in this wooded area. They welcome anyone who shows no fear of them.

UriskLocation:Clifton (Perth and Kinross) - Eas Na H'urvisg - waterfallType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The cascade of water is named after the human/fairy hybrid that once lived there.

ChattererLocation:Clitheroe (Lancashire) - Well HallType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:An entity here was said to keep a former owner company - the old woman would sit by the fire with the spirit next to her.

Dancing PixiesLocation:Clocaenog Forest (Clwyd) - General area, & Craig Bron Bannog hillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people have been seen in this area for many years now, often dancing the night (and day) away.

PwcaLocation:Clydach (Gwent) - Pwll y Cwn poolType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A water spirit, Pwca was once thought to hide out in this deep pool of water located under the waterfall here.

PartyLocation:Cockden (Lancashire) - Hey WellType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people were said to use this area as a meeting ground.

Hidden FairiesLocation:Cockermouth (Cumbria) - Castle How - hillfortType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Children digging in the area were said to have unearthed a small fairy house - it later vanished, along with their digging equipment, though two small figures were observed in the area for several days afterwards.

Fairies Playing around TreesLocation:Colchester (Essex) - Victoria RoadType:FairyDate / Time:1960sFurther Comments:An inhabitant of the road watched a group of fairies dancing around an old tree trunk.

Little ManLocation:Coleford (Gloucestershire) - Unknown building in townType:FairyDate / Time:1926?Further Comments:A little man-like figure was found in crawling around in a coal scuttle. The figure was carried out and left on the driveway, never to be seen again.

Angry DwarfLocation:Colne (Lancashire) - Hobstones FarmType:FairyDate / Time:1950 to 1974Further Comments:This entity, part fairy and part ghost, was seen many times and drove out several families, until exorcised by clergy. The bleeding, severed arm was said to be the most noticeable and terrifying feature of the manifestation. Phantom cavaliers were also reported, as were violent poltergeist outbreaks.

Ugly FairyLocation:Corsham (Wiltshire) - ChurchyardType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This little creature, standing no taller than one metre, was seen sitting upon one of the gravestones. It was once seen by two women - one fainted, the other traumatised. A third woman with them saw nothing.

BrownieLocation:Cranshaws (Borders) - Cranshaws TowerType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This friendly entity would help keep the building clean and tidy, though it left for good after a servant criticised the quality of its work.

LeprechaunLocation:Crookstown (County Cork) - Fort in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This little fellow wore a red cap, a black jacket, long grey stockings and narrow shoes with turned up toes. His home was in a row of bushes which grew close to the fort. Most people knew not to go near the bushes, but Mr Sullivan decided that they needed a trim. After a few minutes cutting away, he severed the top of his finger, so quit the task.

GoblinsLocation:Crossways (Dorset) - Buck Barrow, Knighton Heath WoodType:FairyDate / Time:Barrow still presentFurther Comments:The name of this barrow implies it was once believed to be haunted by goblins or other fairy folk.

Dancing SheppardLocation:Crymch (Dyfed) - Freni-Fawr mountainType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A youth tending to his sheep was convinced to dance by a small group of fairies - when he did, he was transported to fairyland, but returned to the mountain once he stopped his jig.

Tylwyth TegLocation:Cwm y Llan (Gwynedd) - General area of the valleyType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The Tylwyth Teg, a race of fairies believed to be the souls of druids, are thought to reside in this valley.

MalekinLocation:Dagworth (Suffolk) - The house of Sir Osberni de BradewelleType:FairyDate / Time:1189-1199Further Comments:Malekin would converse with the family of Sir Osberni de Bradewelle, sharing people's secrets and humouring householders in the voice of a one year old child. The entity would speak in both English and Latin, and while Malekin could be heard and felt, he only appeared once; manifesting as a child dressed in a white tunic to a woman who agreed not to try and touch him. Malekin claimed that he had been born in Lavenham, removed from a field after being left there by his mother, and he had a hat which made him invisible.

PixiesLocation:Dartmoor (Devon) - New BridgeType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Several of these small creatures are said to loiter around the area.

PixieLocation:Dartmoor (Devon) - Shaugh Bridge areaType:FairyDate / Time:1897Further Comments:This wee fellow, standing 45 centimetres in height and wearing blue and red clothing, quickly vanished once he realised he had been spotted. The area is also said to be where the Devil and his hellhounds hunt.

Little PeopleLocation:Dartmoor (Devon) - Sheepstor - Pixies CaveType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The cave was shared with the pixies by humans when hiding during the Civil War.

Fairy TreasureLocation:Dinghurst (Somerset) - Dolebury Warren hillfortType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Dressed in red cloth, the fairies would keep an eye on their treasure buried under the hillfort. Fairy pipes were said to have been found around the site.

Donn of the SandhillsLocation:Dough (County Clare) - Close to the site of the old castleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Donn was said to be one of the most powerful fairy kings, but he was forgotten about as he lacked a bard to sing his praises.

Lilac Balls of LightLocation:Dublin (County Dublin) - Glenasmole, BohernabreenaType:FairyDate / Time:2000sFurther Comments:Some locals say that these balls of light, lilac in colour, are fairies; others say they are the manifestation of a lady who lost her way in a bad snowstorm in the middle ages and consequently died - she now tries to prevent her fate from happening to others.

Taken by Fairies?Location:Dunblane (Stirling) - Bridgehill areaType:FairyDate / Time:Eighteenth centuryFurther Comments:A pedlar by the name of Scobie who once lived here was said to make his living by trading with fairies. On the evening prior to his disappearance, on neighbour spotted him and said he looked 'fay-like'. A few months later his body was discovered in a glen which was then named Scobie's Wood.

MusicLocation:Durness (Highland) - Fraisgell's Cave - Loch EribolType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Created by fairies, this music emerges from the cave and floats across the waters of Loch Eribol.

Moved ChurchLocation:East Chelborough (Dorset) - Castle HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A church was in the process of being constructed at the base of this hill when local fairies took exception. They moved all the stones to Lewcombe, where the church was finally built.

Albino DwarfLocation:Eastbourne (Sussex) - Claremont schoolType:FairyDate / Time:1918Further Comments:Seen by the novelist Pamela Frankau when at school here, this little creature ran across her bedroom floor and escaped via the landing, fading from view.

GatewayLocation:Edinburgh (Lothian) - Calton HillType:FairyDate / Time:Seventeenth centuryFurther Comments:A gateway leading to the fairy kingdom was reported on the hill, though only those with second sight could see and use the mythical entrance.

Vanishing PiperLocation:Ednam (Borders) - Nearby mound known as the Piper's Grave (aka Picts Knowe)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Believing the fairies within the mound would teach him new tunes, a piper entered to seek enlightenment. He was never seen again.

Brown ManLocation:Elsdon (Northumberland) - Elsdon MoorType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A stocky dwarf like figure, the brown man looks after the local wildlife, and has been known to kill anyone who persistently harms the natural balance.

AwfshotsLocation:Esk Valley (Yorkshire) - General area, including Goathland and DanbyType:FairyDate / Time:Still presentFurther Comments:Awfshots, flint arrowheads used by ancient people, were traditionally believed to have been used by fairies. Farmers would touch their cattle with the arrowheads for protection. Emily Bronte refers to the objects in her work.

ShellycoatLocation:Ettrick Waters (Borders) - RiverType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Shellycoat was the name given to a playful water spirit which dressed in a shell covered jacket. He normally carried out his antics while hiding in the river, trying to lure the gullible forever closer to the cold waters.

Fairy AbductionLocation:Evanton (Highland) - Balconie HouseType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The lady of the house was taken away by a strange man dressed in green, who appeared from nowhere. A few years later a witness reported seeing her chained at the bottom of a local cavern, though no one was able to climb down and release her. The house also may be haunted - one story told was of a group of fishermen who fled the house one night after encountering a ghost.

Fairy FortLocation:Exford (Somerset) - Cow CastleType:FairyDate / Time:Still presentFurther Comments:This Iron Age Hillfort was constructed by fairies to protect themselves from earth spirits.

Helpful HorseLocation:Fleetwood (Lancashire) - Hackensall HallType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This boggart took the form of a horse, and would plough fields and work around the farm in return for a warm place to spend the night.

Tiny HorsesLocation:Forenaghts Great (County Kildare) - Longstone RathType:FairyDate / Time:31 October 1971Further Comments:Author Herbie Brennan and a friend visited this site late at night and spotted several small white horses galloping along the earthwork. He described them as being no taller than a cocker spaniel and around 25 in number.

Little FolkLocation:Foulridge (Lancashire) - Area around Lake BurwainType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The area around the lake is reportedly home to boggarts and hobs. There are also stories of ghostly Roundheads moving around the area, some on horseback and others wearily walking holding pikes.

CauldronLocation:Frensham (Surrey) - ChurchType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The cauldron in the church is said to have been taken from fairies that once lived nearby, though other accounts say it belonged to a white witch. Earthen mounds near the pond are thought to have been created by the Devil, and are unlucky to disturb.

Water FairiesLocation:Furzebrook (Dorset) - Blue PoolType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Once a clay pit, the hole was left to fill with water. Some say that it has become bottomless, and that fairy folk live within the water waiting to drown those who are too curious. Others say it the Devil who pushes people in.

LavinaLocation:Fyfield (Essex) - Gypsy MeadType:FairyDate / Time:DawnFurther Comments:Lavina, a female elf, can be heard singing on the site at sunrise.

Hay MakerLocation:Glaisdale End (Yorkshire) - Hart HallType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A dab hand around the farm, this hob left when (like so many of his other helpful friends throughout Yorkshire) the owners tried to give him new clothing to replace the rags that he wore.

Fairy KingLocation:Glastonbury (Somerset) - Glastonbury TorType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Local legend has it that St Collen visited the head of the fairy royal family on this hill. A woman, named by some to be Queen Guinevere, is also said to manifest over the Tor, and possesses golden hair that illuminates the area.

FalinLocation:Glen Aven (Aberdeenshire) - MountainsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This demonic creature, whose head is twice the size of its body, is so evil that anything which crosses an area where it has walked is doomed to die soon after.

PiperLocation:Glen Esk (Angus) - Waters of LochleeType:FairyDate / Time:19 June (reoccurring)Further Comments:A great and popular piper was once taken by little folk donned in green across the waters here - once a year we mortals have the chance of listening to his tunes.

UriskLocation:Glen Lyon (Argyll and Bute) - Inbhirinneoin (Burn)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Evidence that shows this part fairy, part human hybrid still to be in the area occasionally turns up. A barrow known locally as the 'Mound of the Dead' is thought to be an entrance to Hell.

GoblinLocation:Glen Mor (Highland) - Glen GloyType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This pesky little fellow his said to be half as high as the average person, and twice as vindictive to any trespassers caught on 'his' land.

Wife SeekerLocation:Glen Roy (Isle of Man) - Nikkesen's PoolType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The home of a beautiful male water spirit, the creature sometimes emerges from the pool looking for a young maiden to kidnap and take as his bride.

Mother Stealing FairiesLocation:Glenmoriston (Highland) - DundregganType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The population of little people located here were constantly trying to kidnap mothers who had recently given birth, to act as nannies for their own fairy children.

Sewing FairiesLocation:Gloucester (Gloucestershire) - Exact location unknown, old tailor's shopType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The tailor who owned this shop left the mayor's clothing unfinished on Saturday and found it completed on the Monday morning. He used this event to advertise the shop, claiming that the little folk had done the work, though it soon transpired that an assistant had worked on the Sunday to avoid going to church.

Hyter SpritesLocation:Great Melton (Norfolk) - Area once known as Blow Hill, aka Coldblow HillType:FairyDate / Time:Pre twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Hyter Sprites were said to be a beneficent type of fairy, though their homes were avoided after dusk. Hyter Sprites were once believed to live in this part of Great Melton.

Army of Small PeopleLocation:Greeba (Isle of Man) - Greeba Castle, road outside of, & St Trinian's ChurchType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairies here are said to ensure that no one ever builds a roof on the nearby St Trinian's Church. A witness watched a long line of little people dancing down the road, coming from the direction of the church.

Dancing FolkLocation:Grindleton (Lancashire) - CatstepsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Knee high fairies were once said to use the steps as a stage, dancing along them between sunset and sunrise.

Pixie PlaceLocation:Hackpen Hill (Wiltshire) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The hill is still reportedly a home for fairies and other little folk, whose music can be heard as it drift around the area.

Tidying PixiesLocation:Haytor (Devon) - Jay's Grave, near the Hound Tor InnType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A young woman who took her life, Jay is buried in a roadside grave. The burial spot's neat appearance is said to be the responsibility of local fairies and pixies.

Hyter SpriteLocation:Hempnall (Norfolk) - Area around Hempnall and TopcroftType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Said to resemble little people, this area was another home to the fairies known as Hyter Sprites.

Fairy TunnelsLocation:Hoghton (Lancashire) - Underground in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The rabbits and fairies in this village are said to live side by side in the warrens.

BoggartLocation:Horbury (Yorkshire) - General area around the villageType:FairyDate / Time:Early twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Two people were attacked within weeks of each other by a creature they reported as being ice cold, hairy, with glowing eyes. The area is said to have reports going back hundreds of years of a Boggart creeping around, trying to kill the unwary. This creature shouldn't be confused with the white shuck-like dog, which also haunts the neighbourhood.

Angry Little MenLocation:Hoy (Orkney) - Cliff top at TornessType:FairyDate / Time:1940sFurther Comments:Seen by a witness throwing themselves off the cliff edge in a mad dance, the witness said that these small men looked 'primitive', with long dark hair.

BoggartLocation:Huddersfield (Yorkshire) - Lascells HallType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A nature spirit has been reported haunting the hall.

Agile Green FolkLocation:Ilkley (Yorkshire) - Area near the wellType:FairyDate / Time:1815Further Comments:Described as fast moving little folk in green, the fairies that lived in this area were once found in the single village bath - they scarpered when discovered.

Red Capped FairiesLocation:Inchigeela (County Cork) - Close to a stream?Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A group of fairies dancing around in the moonlight ran away after being told they should talk to a priest to have their question of 'will they go to heaven' answered.

SingingLocation:Inchiquin (County Clare) - Cahernanoorane (fort)Type:FairyDate / Time:Nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:Fairy song was said to have been heard coming from this fort.

Lile Hob of Blea MoorLocation:Ingleton (Yorkshire) - Road between Ingleton and HawesType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This pixie like creature would loiter on the roadside and leap onto passing carts, in order to blag a free ride. The Hob vanished when a shepherd stumbled upon three little silver armbands left in a field, one of which he lost and the others he sold.

Fiddler in a TimeslipLocation:Inverness (Highland) - Tomnahurich HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:One story told here is of a fiddler who fell asleep on the hill. He awoke in fairyland where he had to play for the queen. After several hours he was allowed to leave and was returned to an area near the River Ness. The fiddler soon discovered that one hundred years had past since entering the fairy kingdom.

The CallLocation:Iona, Mull (Argyll and Bute) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A strange spell is occasionally cast upon mortals by the fairy folk that causes them to believe they must leave the island, be it by land, sea or death.

Marie Emily FornarioLocation:Iona, Mull (Argyll and Bute) - Reilig OdhrainType:FairyDate / Time:1930s onwardsFurther Comments:Ghost lights are seen hovering around the grave of Marie, and her sad figure has been reported moving around moorland in the region.

Fairy MusicLocation:Iona, Mull (Argyll and Bute) - Sithean Mor - Fairy MoundType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:From this grassy knoll sweet music has been heard by both locals and visitors to the area.

Fairy RoyalsLocation:Ireshope (Durham) - Clint's CragsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairy royal family are supposed to live in a palace hidden here.

How do they Smell?Location:Island of Mull (Argyll and Bute) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people on this island are renowned for only having one nostril.

Bean-nigheLocation:Island of Mull (Argyll and Bute) - River by Moy CastleType:FairyDate / Time:1500sFurther Comments:The Bean-nighe is a Scottish spirit, an ill bringer who would be seen washing the clothes of those soon to die. This creature has long breasts, slung over her shoulders, and if one was grabbed from behind she would tell to whom the clothes belonged; if yours, she could change fate. The owner of the castle, upon seeing the creature, tried to grab it and failed - he died in battle the following day. As if this entity was not enough to contend with, the area is haunted by a headless horseman.

Dancing DwarfsLocation:Kenchester (Hereford & Worcester) - Roman RuinsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people here made their homes in the Roman ruins scattered around.

Clothe WashingLocation:Kettleness (Yorkshire) - Claymore WellType:FairyDate / Time:Circa 1650Further Comments:Reports of fairies frequenting this area date from the seventeenth century, with three men and one woman claiming to have stumbled upon the fairies making merry at midnight. One twentieth century author wrote that the little folk washed their clothes at the site, their wooden rollers making so much noise that they could be heard a mile away.

Mushroom GiversLocation:Kilnsey (Yorkshire) - Surrounding fieldsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A witness who watched a troop of fairies dancing a circle returned the following morning to find a ring of mushrooms in the same place, given to him for not disturbing their dance.

Fairies in RetreatLocation:Kirk Bride (Isle of Man) - Lough GoayrType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Locals say that when the fairies were last seen here, they shouted out 'Hey for Ireland!'.

King's HomeLocation:Knighton (Somerset) - Knighton FarmType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The King of the pixies once lived in this area, but the ringing of the church bells drove him away.

Fairy MusicLocation:Kyle of Lochalsh (Highland) - Clann Mhic CrumeinType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The finest music in all of Scottish fairydom can be heard here.

Donn DumhachLocation:Lahinch (County Clare) - Sandhills around Dough CastleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairy king known as Donn Dumhach was once believed to live amongst the sandhills.

Fairy FairsLocation:Lands End (Cornwall) - Cliff edgesType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Only visible from the sea, flickering lights on the cliff side indicate where the little people are celebrating and partying.

BogglesLocation:Lanercost (Cumbria) - Banks of the riverType:FairyDate / Time:Pre nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:These northern fairies would play merry havoc near the rivers, frightening horses and riders alike.

Water NymphLocation:Laugharne (Dyfed) - Laugharne Park, close to the estuaryType:FairyDate / Time:22 November 2009, midnightFurther Comments:While on holiday, one lady observed a pale skinned, red headed woman moving across the park, although the way the entity's green and blue clothing flowed, appeared to be moving through water. The woman smiled before vanishing.

Gold GuardiansLocation:Lelant (Cornwall) - Trencrom HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This hill was formed when a giant buried his treasure, leaving a troop of warrior fairies to protect it. They have been called into action at least once, appearing as a would-be treasure hunter arrived armed with pick and shovel.

Little FolkLocation:Lewesdon Hill (Dorset) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:Cat and fairies unknown, headless horseman during late 1970sFurther Comments:The second highest peak in Dorset is said to be home to a extended family of fairies. In recent years, there have been reports of a large black cat living in the area. In the late 1970s, a woman and her two children all witnessed a headless horseman emerging from a fog bank.

Fairy RidersLocation:Limerick (County Limerick) - Carrigogunnell CastleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Beneath the castle a company of fairies on horseback wait for the day they are needed.

Water SpriteLocation:Linlithgow (Lothian) - River running through areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This malicious little entity is reported to lure the unwary into the water to drown.

Boy playing FluteLocation:Liphook (Hampshire) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This figure was seen and heard on the lanes, in trees and behind bushes in this village - the music he produced described as enchanting, but with an underlying danger. The same area is haunted by a pale white calf.

Fiddling FairiesLocation:Llangollen (Clwyd) - Castell Dinas BranType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:An innocent shepherd here was caught up in a fairy dance - he couldn't stop 'strutting his funky stuff' until the following day, when his master found him in a field. The location is also a contender for the resting place of the Holy Grail.

Dancing FairiesLocation:Llangua (Gwent) - Llangua church, fields behindType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Witnesses here watched a troop of fairies dancing in the fields behind the village church, before they all headed off towards the wood.

EntranceLocation:Llanymynech (Shropshire) - Ogo HoleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Locals say that the hill contains a doorway into the fairy realm.

BullLocation:Llyn Cowlyd (Clwyd) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The waters are home to a large bull that breathes fire from its nose, though others say the creature is more 'Loch Ness Monster' in nature.

Water CowsLocation:Loch Tay (Perth and Kinross) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairy cattle would constantly graze both on the land surrounding the loch, and in the still waters. Another legend suggests it was home to 'fish without fins', interpreted by some as serpentine monsters.

Dancing FairiesLocation:Long Compton (Oxfordshire) - The Rollright Stones - the King Stone and the Whispering KnightsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The King Stone was once a place where fairies danced around. Legend says that the monolith was once a King who was petrified by a witch (though which ruler is unclear). There are so many other smaller stones that it is said to be impossible to count them all. Another set of nearby standing stones known as the Whispering Knights are thought to be the witches aids, who conspired against the king but were turned to stone anyway.

Dancing FairiesLocation:Lough Derg (County Donegal) - Exact location not knownType:FairyDate / Time:Mid nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:A group of children encountered between eight and ten fairies dancing to music. One of the little people charged towards the children, striking one girl with a plant - the children ran home, and the girl who was hit later collapsed, only waking when a priest visited her.

Vicious Little FolkLocation:Ludgvan (Cornwall) - WellType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The well in the village is reported to be protected by violent fairies, which are also capable of summoning storms.

Cave DwellersLocation:Lulsley (Warwickshire) - Osebury RockType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairy folk here would hide in a cave close by. They were a helpful sort, and rewarded any mortal who assisted them in repairs or tracking down lost items.

Protective FairyLocation:Madron (Cornwall) - Men-an-TolType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Locals knew this fairy to be good, and would cure the sick. It was also known to go on missions to locate and retrieve children stolen by fairies with lesser morals. The stones found here are believed to have curative properties.

Fairy TreeLocation:Maesteg (Mid Glamorgan) - Exact location not knownType:FairyDate / Time:Nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:A knarred and knotted tree was thought to be home to a group of fairies from Ireland, and ill luck fell upon anyone who picked up deadwood from under it.

Rollicking BillLocation:Maldon (Essex) - Maldon MarshType:FairyDate / Time:TwilightFurther Comments:This fairy fellow has been seen skipping over the marsh.

Small PipesLocation:Mam Tor (Yorkshire) - General area of the barrowsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Two small clay pipes are reported to have been discovered here, thought to have been used by fairies and the local pixie folk.

Glowing LightsLocation:Mary Tavy (Devon) - Private houseType:FairyDate / Time:Early 1970sFurther Comments:Sharing a bedroom with his brother, this witness awoke to see several small bright lights enter the room and dance around before landing on his brother's bed. The lights changed to small people who walked to the head of the bed. They were all dressed in very colourful clothes, singing and playing musical instruments. They finally disappeared the way they had entered.

Secret MeetingLocation:Maybole (Ayrshire) - Coves of CulzeanType:FairyDate / Time:31 October (reoccurring)Further Comments:The little people are reported to gather here once a year for secret planning sessions.

HuntersLocation:Mellor (Lancashire) - Moorland in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:Twentieth centuryFurther Comments:The fairies that frequent this remote area dress in green and often carry hunting weapons - the last one seen possessed a whip.

Fairy QueenLocation:Melrose (Borders) - Eildon HillsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairy queen kidnapped the Scottish hero Thomas the Rhymer in this area, returning him from the fairy kingdom in the same place seven (or three) years later. Thomas is reported to still live under the hills, preparing for the day his country needs him once more. The latter part of the same tale is also said about King Arthur.

FairiesLocation:Melsonby (Yorkshire) - Diddersley HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:It is believed that the hill is frequented by fairies, which probably live beneath it.

Hooting GoblinLocation:Mickleton (Gloucestershire) - Woods in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Recognised by his extremely loud call, normally heard around midnight, this fellow has never been seen.

Lost ChildLocation:Middleton in Teeside (Durham) - Tower HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:It was at the nearby river that a woman once found a fairy child that she took home. The little creature, with red eyes, cried constantly, and wouldn't stop until returned to the place it was found. If your ear is placed by the ground, you can hear fairy music within the hill.

Pitchfork HurlersLocation:Middridge (Durham) - Middridge Grange and surrounding areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairies found here are full of mischief; the critters once chased a visitor to the village, who managed to seek shelter within the grange just before a pitchfork embedded itself in the door.

The HobLocation:Millom (Cumbria) - Millom CastleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Like many of his siblings, this hob helped keep the area clean and tidy. The creature left when a man offered him a hooded cloak to wear during winter.

ChangelingLocation:Minane (County Cork) - Exact location not knownType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A changeling child was whipped and left at a crossroads after being substituted for a healthy human baby.

Cat PeopleLocation:Minstead (Hampshire) - New ForestType:FairyDate / Time:1920sFurther Comments:It was said around this time that several little people climbed the trees of the forest, possessing catlike attributes for better balance.

Hard Working BrownieLocation:Moffat (Dumfries and Galloway) - Bodesbeck FarmType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A helpful brownie would help with the harvest each year, much to the delight to the farmer. However, when he finally decided to reward the entity with milk and bread, the creature left him.

John Kelleher's LeprechaunLocation:Mushera (mountain) (County Cork) - Rock near the summitType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Kelleher captured a leprechaun under a rock on the mountain, and agreed only to let the creature go if it gave him a purse of coins. The little man told Kelleher that if he dug where he stood, he would find the purse. Kelleher let the leprechaun go, stuck a stick in the ground to mark the position and went home to find a shovel. Returning a short time later, the man found hundreds of identical sticks all stuck in the earth around the area.

Lady of the LakeLocation:Myddfai (Dyfed) - Nearby Lake (Llyn y fan Fach?)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A young man wed a fairy girl who came from this lake. While married their farm grew wealthy, but after the man struck his wife a third time, she vanished back into the lake, and his farm fell barren.

Fairy HomeLocation:Nafferton Slack (Yorkshire) - HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The hill was said to be a major home for fairies - they could be heard inside, and several times there have been reports of the little people entering or leaving the place.

Floating IslandLocation:Nantlle Valley (Gwynedd) - Lake of the Turf SodType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:An island once floated around this body of water, acting as a meeting place between a fairy and her human husband, after she was prevented by other members of her race to walk on land.

Elf MeetLocation:Newcastle (Gwent) - Oak tree on former site of castleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The oak tree was once believed to be a site where the little folk would congregate.

Not a Banshee?Location:Newmarket on Fergus (County Clare) - Lough GaishType:FairyDate / Time:Early 1900s?Further Comments:Residents who lived close to the lough reported hearing the wail of a banshee which lasted for several nights. When the cries ceased and no one died, the locals doubted whether the sounds actually came from a banshee... A little man in green was also spotted in the area. Matching the description of a leprechaun, a witness tried to grab him for his gold, but the little man vanished.

Summoning the FairiesLocation:Newport Pagnell (Buckinghamshire) - Barrow in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Running around this barrow nine times is said to bring forth the fairies.

Wild EdricLocation:No fixed abode (Shropshire) - Lead MinesType:FairyDate / Time:1800sFurther Comments:A county hero, Wild Edric is said to emerge from the lead mines where he lives and charge off towards England's enemies when required. Once flesh and blood, it is thought his fairy wife may have had a hand in making him and his troops immortal.

Small TrollsLocation:Northmavine (Shetlands) - Trowie Knowe cairnType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This cairn was used by trows who would only leave it by moonlight to go hunting.

Sixty Gnomes in CarsLocation:Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) - Wollaton Park, swampy areaType:FairyDate / Time:September 1979Further Comments:Appearing to several children, these friendly gnomes sat two per car and playfully chased the children around the park. The wee fellows looked 'like Noddy', but with white beards. The cars moved without sound.

GlaistigLocation:Oban (Argyll and Bute) - Dunstaffgne (or Dunstaffnage) CastleType:FairyDate / Time:Prior to major newsFurther Comments:The Glaistig is a fairy-like entity that follows a family, only becoming apparent when good or bad news is heard (that is when she bursts into song, cheers, or cries). Since the castle burnt down, the creature has not been heard.

Dancing GirlsLocation:Okeford Fitzpaine (occasional referred to as Oxeford) (Dorset) - Okeford Hill (aka Oxeford Hill)Type:FairyDate / Time:Early twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Two men out for a walk reported seeing a score of semi-naked girls dancing on the slopes of the hill. The figures rhythmically moved in a perfect circle before suddenly vanishing.

Fairy in Long Green Coat and a Golden BeltLocation:Onehouse (Suffolk) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:1600sFurther Comments:As a reward for keeping a clean home, fairies would bring one house owner gifts. However, he bragged about the fact to a group of friends, and the little folk were never seen again.

The Picktree BragLocation:Pelton (Durham) - Exact location unknownType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A goblin which enjoyed playing tricks on the locals, this creature would normally take the form of a farm animal before creating mischief.

Angry FairiesLocation:Penmaen (West Glamorgan) - Pennard Castle (ruins)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The owner of this former castle once refused the local fairies the right to dance at his wedding party. The upset little people conjured up a massive storm which then destroyed the building. The site is now home to a Gwrach-y-rhibyn.

Singing FairiesLocation:Pentraeth (Gwynedd) - Mynydd LlwydiarthType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Heard singing on the mountain and from the nearby lake, these fairies were very rarely seen.

Fairy FuneralsLocation:Penwortham (Lancashire) - Church AvenueType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairy funeral processions were said to once have occurred here, always by the soft light of the moon. It is reportedly unlucky for mortals to gaze upon them.

Fairy FairLocation:Pitminster (Somerset) - Blackdown Hill, between Pitminster and Churchinford (once known as Chestonford)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A villager riding home spotted a large fair taking place on the hill, with many people dressed in colourful clothing. He decided to investigate further, but as he rode up to the site, the fair vanished. After riding through the area, the villager turned, and was once again able to see the event behind him.

Fairy KingdomLocation:Pontneddfechan (Powys) - Criag-y-CoedType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This rocky outcrop is said to be the last haunt of the fairy folk in Wales.

Naked PixiesLocation:Porlock Vale (Somerset) - Meadows around areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Pixies in this neck of the woods would sit around their fires naked, and if seen by a human, the voyeur would be 'fairy led' - forced to dance and run in frenzy through woodland until sunrise.

Mass EvacuationLocation:Portland (Dorset) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:1750sFurther Comments:When the first church bell rang across this region, all the local fairies packed their bags and fled.

The Hall KnockerLocation:Poulton le Fylde (Lancashire) - StalmineType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This entity, now dismissed and contained under a stone in the local church, would help out the local farmers with the more boring tasks.

FuneralLocation:Pulborough (Sussex) - Park Mound, castle ruinsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A funeral procession of little people was once seen in the grounds of this ruin.

Little PeopleLocation:Puxley (Northamptonshire) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:It is thought the village is named after a type of fairy that once frequented the area.

EvelingLocation:Ravenglass (Cumbria) - Roman ruinsType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Eveling, King of the Fairies, along with his daughter Modron lived in the Roman ruins found here.

Helpful HobLocation:Reeth (Yorkshire) - Sturfitt HallType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A domesticated fairy who took up residence here left when the owner insulted it by offering the creature a new set of clothing.

Lady of the LakeLocation:Rhondda (Mid Glamorgan) - Llyn FawrType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This beautiful woman sits on a stone on the bank of the lake, though she dives under the water if she becomes aware of anyone watching her.

Entrance to FairylandLocation:Rhyd-ddu (Gwynedd) - Llyn CwellynType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:There was once a way into fairyland here - one man who took it disappeared for seven years! A nearby lake contains a floating island, from which fairy music can be heard.

Coal DiscoveryLocation:Rhymney (Gwent) - Valley areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The coal deposits in the valley are said to have been discovered by fairies after they killed a giant which was attacking their homes. The giant was assassinated as he slept and the fairies set fire to his body; they realised that the ground continued to burn after their enemy's body had turned to ash.

Music in the AirLocation:Risca (Gwent) - Twm Barlwm mountainType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairies are said to produce the sweet music which occasionally drifts down from the mountain at night.

Peg PowlerLocation:River Tees (Durham) - Waters of the riverType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This water entity would pull under anyone who swam too close to her home - witnesses would only see her green hair seconds before their friends who would be pulled under the water.

White HorseLocation:River Wharfe (Yorkshire) - Wharfedale's StridType:FairyDate / Time:01 May (reoccurring)Further Comments:Together with a fairy, this pale horse rises from the dangerous waters once a year. It has been known to drown people who come too close.

Cure for Whooping CoughLocation:Runswick Bay (Yorkshire) - Hob Holes - caves along the coastlineType:FairyDate / Time:Still presentFurther Comments:Any child taken into the caves at low tide would be cured by the little people who lived within.

Goblin HomeLocation:Ryme Intrinseca (Dorset) - Buckbarrow (current name of location unknown)Type:FairyDate / Time:Seventeenth century?Further Comments:Though no trace of the structure now remains, a barrow in this neighbourhood was once the home of goblins (or a close fairy family member).

Healing WatersLocation:Sabden (Lancashire) - Fairy WellType:FairyDate / Time:Still present?Further Comments:The one time rendezvous point of the little folk, their magical powers ensured the water of the well cured the sick.

BlessingLocation:Santon (Isle of Man) - Fairy BridgeType:FairyDate / Time:Still presentFurther Comments:It is considered unlucky not to say 'good day' to the fairies as you cross the bridge. In recent years, people have begun to leave gifts and notes on a nearby tree for the fairies.

Several Dancers in White MuslinLocation:Saxmundham (Suffolk) - Harpers LaneType:FairyDate / Time:Early twentieth centuryFurther Comments:Observed by a couple of young children, the dancers only remained visible for a few seconds before disappearing.

Jinny On BoggardLocation:Scunthorpe (Lincolnshire) - River Trent on Humberside / Lincolnshire border, area known as Jenny Hurn bendType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This little creature was like a small man or woman, though it had a face of a seal with long hair. It travelled on the water in a large pie dish. Another creature here, or possibly another form of the same one, had large tusks and swam in the water; it would only leave to feed.

Fairy FortLocation:Shannon (County Clare) - AirportType:FairyDate / Time:1958Further Comments:While constructing a new runway during the 1950s, the chief engineer was warned that the work would result in the destruction of a fairy fort - the location of the runway was changed, leaving the fort undisturbed.

ApportsLocation:Shiant Islands (Outer Hebrides) - General areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The island is renown for its mischievous fairies, who take objects or mysteriously place other objects in strange places.

PixiesLocation:Shurton (Somerset) - Wick Barrow, aka Pixies Mound (on the site of Hinkley Point power station, private property)Type:FairyDate / Time:Mid twentieth centuryFurther Comments:This barrow was the home to pixies, who were said to have caused several accidents during the construction of the power station.

Farm HandLocation:Skipton (Yorkshire) - Close HouseType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Being a dab hand with corn thrashing, this fairy fellow was most welcome at the house, but left when accidentally insulted by the owner.

Fairy FlagLocation:Sligachan, Isle of Skye (Highland) - Dunvegan CastleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The Flag of the MacLeod's was given to them by a fairy that changed herself into a mortal and married into the family - it can only be used three times, but each time it is waved, it grants the MacLeods victory over a foe. Used twice before (1490 & 1580), the flag remained true to the fairy's words. The Fairy Bridge near the castle is considered inherently evil, and upsets animals.

Leaving FairiesLocation:Snizort, Isle of Skye (Highland) - Dun BorveType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The locals once played a trick on the fairies here - they promptly moved away in protest.

Dancing FairiesLocation:Snowdon (Gwynedd) - Llyn Du'r ArdduType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This small lake on the north side of Snowdon is home to a number of fairies and goblins who dance around the shoreline.

Little PeopleLocation:South Barrule (Isle of Man) - South Barrule hillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The south facing side of the hill are said to be where the vast majority of the island's fairies and pixies live. It is also said that a giant sleeps under the hill, cursed by Merlin.

Fairy FortLocation:South Harris (Outer Hebrides) - Dun BorbeType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This old hill fort once belonged to the fairies, although by stabbing the hill with a knife, one can hear the little people speak.

Nanny DiamondsLocation:Southwell, Portland (Dorset) - Road between Southwell and CheyneType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Little folk are still reputed to dance and cause mischief along this piece of road.

SpeechLocation:Sowerby (Yorkshire) - Pudding Pie HillType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairies can be heard talking within the hill if the listener either runs around the hill nine times anticlockwise while the moon is waxing, or they stick a knife into the centre of the mound, or both.

Fairy FeastLocation:St Catherine's Point (Isle of Wight) - Puckaster CoveType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people were once seen here, eating and having a party.

BlindedLocation:St John (Jersey) - Lavoir des DamesType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The fairies which were believed to live bathe here would strike anyone blind who spotted them. The area is also said to be home to spooky noises, although the source is unknown.

Dancing PeopleLocation:St Just (Cornwall) - Carn Gluze barrowType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Traditionally the homes of fairies, this barrow is one of many in the area and the little people have been seen dancing around it.

Gateway to FairylandLocation:St Pierre du Bois (Guernsey) - Creux es Faies (megalithic tomb),Type:FairyDate / Time:Tomb still presentFurther Comments:Legend names this site as an entrance to fairyland, with the little people being seen milling around the doorway. If one left a bowl of porridge by the doorway with unfinished knitting overnight, by the following day the bowl would be empty and the knitting complete.

Washing FolkLocation:Staining (Lancashire) - High Cross wayType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:These fairies would arrive in the area at midnight to make use of the stream water to wash their clothing.

Cake Baking FairiesLocation:Stogursey (Somerset) - Wick BarrowType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The pixies here rewarded a man with a cake after he helped them repair a cooking implement.

Soft RingingLocation:Stourpaine (Dorset) - ChurchType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The little people ring the church bells after covering them with dew, ensuring the soft ringing is seldom heard by mortals.

Dozen Dancing FairiesLocation:Stowmarket (Suffolk) - Exact area unknownType:FairyDate / Time:1842Further Comments:Whilst walking one night, a gentleman watched a dozen doll-like figures dancing around in a ring. He reported them as being more like little ghosts than solid creatures, making no sound and wearing sparkling dresses, standing no more than three foot high. Fairies were once quite common (as common as fairy sightings are) in the meadows along this road.

Tiny Frolicsome PeopleLocation:Stowmarket (Suffolk) - Tavern StreetType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Appearing only at night, tiny people were often seen dancing and singing along Tavern Street, disappearing only after becoming aware that they were being watched.

BrownieLocation:Strathmiglo (Fife) - Strathmiglo CastleType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This invisible entity lived in the castle and was only detectible when it stole food from the pantry.

Fairy BattleLocation:Taum (County Galway) - Cnoc Meadha, aka Knockmagha, Knockma, or Knock Ma (hill)Type:FairyDate / Time:Circa 1846Further Comments:It was said that a fairies fought openly above the skies of this hill during the potato famine. The hill is also said to be the burial place of Finnbheara, king of the Connacht fairies.

Built by FairiesLocation:Tavistock (Devon) - South Down BridgeType:FairyDate / Time:Still present?Further Comments:It is said that the Queen of the fairies helped build this bridge by turning some of the water below into boulders.

Fairy FortLocation:Templemaley (County Clare) - Ballyhee (fort)Type:FairyDate / Time:Reported 1839, current status not knownFurther Comments:This fort, like another in the area and so many in Ireland, was believed to be home to a troop of fairies.

Fairy HomeLocation:Templemaley (County Clare) - Lissardcarney (fort)Type:FairyDate / Time:Reported 1839, current status not knownFurther Comments:This fort, like another in the area and so many in Ireland, was believed to be home to a troop of fairies.

Water FairyLocation:The Black Mountain (Dyfed) - Llyn y Fan Fach mountain lakeType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A legend tells of a lake fairy that once emerged from Llyn y Fan Fach and married a local man. She eventually returned home to the lake after her husband hit her, but only after bearing him three sons; she later returned to teach them medical skills.

Well of Our LadyLocation:Threshfield (Yorkshire) - Village wellType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A local man stumbled across a party of goblins, only managing to elude the creatures by hiding in the well. Ever since that day, the holy well has been thought to repel evil.

Dwarven MinersLocation:Tongue (Highland) - Ben LoyalType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Working deep beneath the mountain, the dwarfs would create items for mortals only if the price was right.

Pixie HomeLocation:Torquay (Devon) - Kents Cavern (aka Kent's Cavern)Type:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:One of the stories the tour guides share is that the cave was once inhabited by pixies.

Fairy MeetLocation:Trellech (Gwent) - Area around the wellsType:FairyDate / Time:23 June (or Midsummer Eve) (reoccurring)Further Comments:Fairies are said to make their presence known around this area once a year.

Piskie KidnappingLocation:Treonike (Cornwall) - Nearby woodlandType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A young local boy was taken one night by the fairies, and found several days later alive and well. He said that a beautiful lady had taken him into a fantastic palace, where he had fallen asleep, only to wake up to his rescuers.

Way InLocation:Tunstead (Derbyshire) - Thor's Cave, Manifold ValleyType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Wayne Anthony, in Haunted Derbyshire and the Peak District, writes that hidden within the cave is an entrance to the fairy kingdom, though one needs to possess second sight to find it. A Roman centurion also haunts the cave, and is said to guard the mouth.

Fairy HillLocation:Uig, Isle of Skye (Highland) - Sithean Beinne Bho'idhich - Fairy GlenType:FairyDate / Time:Still presentFurther Comments:Sounds of music and partying can be heard coming from this mound, the little folk still in full party mode. One legend says that a local fiddler was paid handsomely in gold to perform for the fairies at one of their parties. He fiddled for ten hours, after which he returned home, only to find a hundred years had past.

Entrance to Fairy LandLocation:Upper Wharfedale (Yorkshire) - Fairy HoleType:FairyDate / Time:Still present?Further Comments:A small opening in the limestone here was thought to lead to fairyland, though it is possible for a slender person to crawl into the cave.

Sea TrowsLocation:Ve Skerries (Shetlands) - Sea in the areaType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:These water based troll-like creatures were once believed to swim the waters here, occasionally coming onto land to rest. It is thought they dressed in seal's skin while swimming, pealing it off to resemble humans when needing to leave the water.

MovedLocation:Walsall (Staffordshire) - St Matthew's ChurchType:FairyDate / Time:Church still presentFurther Comments:The fairies took a dislike to where the church was going to be built, so moved the foundation stones to the top of the hill where the church was finally built.

Dancing FairiesLocation:Waterhouses (Staffordshire) - Cauldron LowType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The hill here is reportedly home to the little people, who spend the night time hours dancing on the summit.

Moved by FairiesLocation:Wendover (Buckinghamshire) - ChurchType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:The church was planned to be built elsewhere, however the local fairy population had other plans, and moved the building materials to the place the structure now stands.

Fairy LoavesLocation:Westleton (Suffolk) - CommonType:FairyDate / Time:Circa nineteenth centuryFurther Comments:It was once believed that fossilised sea urchins that were found in a gravel pit here were actually loaves of bread made by fairies.

Troll HomeLocation:Whaness (Orkney) - Dwarfie StaneType:FairyDate / Time:Stone still presentFurther Comments:This stone, thrown into location by an angry giant, became the home of a passing troll.

Rabbit-sized DemonLocation:Willoughton (Lincolnshire) - Country laneType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:This sober witness stated that, while cycling, a small bipedal creature with horns ran out in front of him, travelling just as fast as the bicycle. It disappeared as it hopped on a grass verge.

Pixie PartyLocation:Wold Newton (Lincolnshire) - Willy Howe barrowType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:A human gatecrasher reported joining a pixie party that was occurring within this barrow - he soon ran off, not wanting to fall under a fairy spell.

Butter MakersLocation:Worsthrone (Lancashire) - Jam Hole WellType:FairyDate / Time:UnknownFurther Comments:Fairies and other little folk would use this area to churn their milk into butter.