| SHUCKLAND Introduction Alphabetical List of Locations | |
| Location: | Ranworth, NORFOLK |
| Legend: | A large black dog is said to guard treasure buried by the monks of St. Benet's Abbey under or near the gateway [c.TG345154] to the Old Hall. |
| Source: | 'Norfolk Folklore Notes' (unpublished), compiled by W. B. Gerish, 1890-93, p. 66. |
| Comments: | Although not mentioning any dog, 'Norfolk Archaeology', Vol. 21 (1919-23), Proceedings 1922, p. lviii gives the following similar wording in regard to a treasure at the Hall: "Money is said to be buried near the old gateway, placed there by St. Benet's monks to escape Henry V111's rapacious hands." |
| Place Name: | Ranworth - (Poss.) OE 'border, margin - homestead', or (poss.) Oscand. 'Randi's homestead/enclosure' |
| Other: | The Old Hall dates from the 16th century. |