Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
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Devil’s Bridge over the river Lune, is associated with a legend that can be found throughout Britain, with minor variations from region to region. A woman who was separated from her cow by the river made a pact with the Devil. He would build a bridge across the river, in return for the soul of the first living thing to cross the bridge. The woman tricked her dog to run across the bridge and the Devil had to be satisfied with an animal soul.
This legend may be related in some way to the folk memory of a foundation sacrifice, as the black dog of the churchyard is. Perhaps a dog was sacrificed when bridges were built in the remote past to guard against the spirits of the river, or to protect the bridge, which is neither on land or water from evil spirits.
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Steve & Lesley
Dragan Petrovic
well done!
Steve & Lesley replied
thanks dragan
Trevor Kersley
beautiful capture Steve…love the write up on this bridge.
Steve & Lesley replied
cheers mate
Ryan Davison
some really interesting shots around these bridges Steve, interesting perspectives
Steve & Lesley replied
many thanks ryan
Tom Gomez
Another fine bridge shot Steve …
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thanks tom
WatscapePhoto
Superb work, Steve.
Steve & Lesley replied
cheers steve
Jason Connolly
Fabulous shot mate.
Steve & Lesley replied
cheers Jason
LudaNayvelt
nice one
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thanks luda
ralph arce
A great perspective and an interesting story :)
Steve & Lesley replied
thanks raphael
lilian marshall
Love the rocks and the stones which add a bit more to the effect .
Steve & Lesley replied
thanks lilian
jacqi
Excellent shot Steve
Steve & Lesley replied
thanks jacqi
Charuhas Images
superb capture. Love the angle and clarity.
Steve & Lesley replied
thanks so much
clickinhistory
been past this so many times and have yet to stop, really nice framing of the view
Steve & Lesley replied
stop next time – thanking you
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that is just so so kind of you many thanks
traveller
Great pov Steve.
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cheers ian
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BCallahan
Congrats on the feature… VERY well done… love the rocks and textures you have gotten in this one!
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Dave Miller
Great atmosphere.