Pixies are recognised around the world as mischievous members of the fairy race, but their traditional stories dwell in South West England. Across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, they have been loved and revered, avoided and feared for centuries. Within these pages are the collected tales of the Pixies, Piskeys, Knockers and Spriggans and many more of their magical kin, whose impish and unpredictable nature can help or hinder their human neighbours. Published by The History Press in August 2025, with cover art by David Wyatt.
“There, sir, that's the greatest improvement I ever made on your property. I took in more than half an acre and made the fence straight ;" adding, with half a sigh, " Ah ! we can't do that now ; Duchy 's too strict”
Also on Our DartmoorEnclosure and hut circles south-east of Eastern Tor — An oval enclosure about 130 m by 65 m of earth and boulder banks with at least eight free-standing hut circles up to 10 m across, below Eastern Tor above the Plym.
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Plate from An Exploration of Dartmoor and Its Antiquities, page 272, 1889