33. A Spectral Army at Sempringham

On a summer wander away from the wade, Nat visits a South Lincolnshire hillside which has attached to it an intriguing medieval tale of a phantom army. In a strange coincidence, Nat learns that her brother who runs there regularly has a tale to tell about that hillside as well. Sempringham was the site of an abbey and a monastic order founded by an Englishman, St Gilbert. The site holds a holy well and a link to a Welsh princess, as well as possibly Vikings. Join Nat, her brother Chris and Dr Francis Young as they uncover the secrets of Sempringham.

Nat also announces some important news about the podcast towards the end of the episode along with an update on this year's Burryman procession.

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Credits:

Today's episode features Emily Elle Watts as Edith

Thank you to:
Dr Francis Young for his expertise
Chris Salmon for sharing his story
Ollie Campbell for letting me share his song Mon The Burryman

Check out the show blog weirdinthewade.blog for more information about everyone above and the episode in general

Weird in the Wade is researched, written, presented and produced by Nat Doig
Theme music is by Tess Savigear