Dozmary Pool

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Dozmary Pool (Cornwall)
Dozmary Pool
Map showing the location of Dozmary Pool within Cornwall.
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Dozmary Pool is a small lake on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK. It lies about 15 km northeast of Bodmin and 2 km south of Bolventor. The outflow from the pool is into Colliford Lake.

It is one site that claims to be the home of the Lady of the Lake. According to the legend, it is here that King Arthur rowed out to the Lady of the Lake and received the sword Excalibur. The pool is also the place where Bedivere (Bedivere) returns as Arthur lay dying after the Battle of Camlann. Another tale associated with Dozmary Pool is that of Jan Tregeagle. In search of deviant exploits, Tregeagle makes a Faustian bargain with the Devil and is given money and power. At the conclusion of his life, he is damned to the bottomless Dozmary Pool, where he is tormented to this day.

Panoramic view of Dozmary Pool, looking south.
Panoramic view of Dozmary Pool, looking south.

Coordinates: 50.54231° N 4.55022° W

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