Folklore Fieldwork: An Introduction

Delving into the depths of folklore, myths & traditions from Norfolk & beyond.

Folklore, ritual, pagan rites and magick have been an interest of mine that has laid somewhat dormant for the past few years due to the hectic nature of managing/wrangling a young family and the mundanities of life. Since moving to North Norfolk five years ago this slumbering enthusiasm has been awakening and, just recently, roaring for my attention! So here I am, armed with notepad, wellies and a pile of folklore books (kindly gifted to me this past Christmas by my slightly bemused husband) in an attempt to un-earth mysteries of the bygone, satiate my curiosity and share my findings along the way.

Beginning from my base in deepest Norfolk I will be investigating stories of fae (few and far between), legends & cultural heritage through research and fieldwork. There seems to be somewhat of a dearth of evidence, archaeological exploration and surviving ritualistic festivities in my adopted home town but I’ve discovered a few leads to follow which I trust will reveal their secrets and more threads to pull.

My first field of investigation involves a Bronze Age round barrow, the enclosure act of 1807 and the missing fairies of Norfolk. I will endeavour to return with my findings promptly!

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