The note comes from a talk by a local archaeologist and is a good example of a folklore entry that has been tested against the ground. Tunnels between castle and church are one of the commonest legends in Britain and are hardly ever found. The group is more open to some other local myths than this one.
Folklore & legend
The Secret Tunnels of Biggar
Biggar, between Boghall Castle and the kirk
Tradition, undated
- Evidence
- Disputed or debunked
- Access
- Access unrecorded
- Location
- 55.624, -3.522 (Sited to the village)
Sources: Biggar Archaeology Group, "History and Archaeology, Myth or Fact" [other]
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