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When people first hear about Devil’s Pulpit, they might assume it is a place of fright and horror. A cold, dreaded place filled with fear and uncertainty. But what if I told you Devil’s Pulpit, found in southeastern Calloway County near New Concord, was a serene and peaceful place, filled with natural beauty and wonder? Devil’s Pulpit is located about 200 yards off Deerberry Lane in the Blood River bottoms. This rock formation sits up high on a steep hill overlooking the valley below. Situated at about 500 feet above sea level, the pulpit rises 130 feet above the river and provides a great vista. The only sign of civilization is a communications tower in the distance. Various types of trees can be seen everywhere, with a few of them even growing on top of the rock. But why would such a place be known as “Devil’s Pulpit”? There certainly isn’t anything frightening about the hill. In fact, it reminded me a little of the Smoky Mountains (partially because it was 35° and spitting snow when I explored it). However, according to local legend, something terrible occurred around these famed rocks.
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. . .what was the terrible thing that happened?
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ReplyDeleteA. It's in Kentucky, not Scotland 36.55925 N / 88.17082 W B. The image is enhanced C. there's a story about a young girl who wanted to hide her horse from the Union soldiers for fear of them killing the horse. She found a spot near the river and returned daily to feed the horse. One day a Union soldier was there, wounded, and she took to caring for him daily, too. They fell in love, she got pregnant, her abusive psycho dad found them one day in an embrace. Taboo enough was it to be pregnant out of wedlock, but to be impregnated by a Union soldier in the South was above and beyond offense. Enraged, her father killed the soldier with a knife and then turned the knife on his daughter. We don't know the fate of the horse.
ReplyDeleteDevils pulpit is a community in Kentucky yes, but what your seeing is also called the devils pulpit and it is in Scotland. The photoin enhanced but the water does have a red hue due to the red sandstone that’s beneath it. There are tales of druids using it for rituals, witches for execution and the devil meeting his followers to “preach” hence the name “the devils pulpit
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you clarified as it encouraged me to search further. I found a blog by a couple who travels and they have many more pictures of the pulpit in Scotland. Finnich Glen, to be exact. Or Glen Finnich. Or Glenn Finnich . . . depending on the source so not exactly exact if going solely by blogs. Regardless, I was able to zone in on a good amount of information including details as to where to park and what to wear (it's a slippery walk and knee-deep water if one would like to truly explore). More importantly, to me, was a wealth of accurate images. Now I have Two areas I'd like to see. :)
DeleteI found this video about it.
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It will show you the real deal.
Thank you for sharing. I saw more than a few spots to pull over and crochet for a spell, though it looks like it may be a bit soggy. :D I could spend a good deal of time around there.
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