Still Waters Posted May 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yesterday, 500 years after Black Shuck first went on the prowl, archaeologists were examining the skeleton of a 7ft long dog unearthed in the remains of an ancient abbey. It was discovered a few miles from two churches where Black Shuck is said to have killed worshippers during an almighty thunderstorm in August 1577. http://www.dailymail...ast-Anglia.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisi Posted May 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Withdrawn on the facts previously mentioned.... Edited May 19, 2014 by nisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urisk Posted May 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Interesting! So perhaps a particularly bad thunderstorm coupled with a particularly terrified large dog may have led to the legend. Or perhaps it's just coincidence and some wealthy landownder cherished their companion enough to have it buried in the same century as the Black Shuck incident? Could the dog have been struck by lightening? I know that's maybe a stretch, but still? Have to admit I've always had a bit of a soft spot for the black dog legend. Edited May 19, 2014 by Urisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davros of Skaro Posted May 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Awesome Weather Vane. The bones will be put on display I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likely Guy Posted May 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Awesome Weather Vane. The bones will be put on display I would imagine. If the remains can be radio-carbon dated to the period, I imagine that the towns of Blythburgh and Bungay will be scrapping over the bones of Black Shuck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dfella Posted May 19, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Could be an Irish Wolfhound...just as big as Great Danes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted May 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Scooby-Doo - Where are you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbi Laveau Posted May 19, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) My favorite kind of black schuck.... You knew I had to.... Edited May 19, 2014 by Simbi Laveau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_dreamer Posted May 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 19, 2014 So there is nothing supernatural about the size of the dog found? Normal if large? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenemet Posted May 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) A slightly less sensational version: http://www.eadt.co.u...shuck_1_3600768 A version of this says "stood 7 feet tall on its hind legs", which makes it the size of a smaller Great Dane. If you've ever had a dog stand with its paws on your shoulder, you'll understand how a dog can easily be over 7 feet tall. Edited May 19, 2014 by Kenemet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urisk Posted May 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted May 20, 2014 My favorite kind of black schuck.... You knew I had to.... Tune!! Not heard that in a loooooong time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.United_Nations Posted May 22, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2014 You got to wonder why it went on a rampage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urisk Posted May 22, 2014 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Struck by lightning? On fire and all flamey? No wonder it was in a rage, poor thing must've been terified Edited May 22, 2014 by Urisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted May 22, 2014 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Great story, but I admit to never having heard of it before. Is Black Shuck a commonly known legend in England? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby Kitten Posted May 22, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2014 This is really cool and exciting!!! Great stuff! Let us know the results of the tests please. Could that have been a wolf? The Great Dane breed wasn't around that long ago, was it? I know there were big dogs in the ancient world resembling modern dogs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Wearer of Hats Posted May 23, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Yesterday, 500 years after Black Shuck first went on the prowl, archaeologists were examining the skeleton of a 7ft long dog unearthed in the remains of an ancient abbey. It was discovered a few miles from two churches where Black Shuck is said to have killed worshippers during an almighty thunderstorm in August 1577. http://www.dailymail...ast-Anglia.html I wonder if it's buried in the Abbey because the Abbot and his mates set out to capture "Satan's own Hound" and buried it on Sanctified Ground just to make sure it doesn't come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenemet Posted May 23, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Great story, but I admit to never having heard of it before. Is Black Shuck a commonly known legend in England? It's a fairly well-known legend, yes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Shuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.United_Nations Posted May 23, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hound of the baskervilles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraT Posted June 10, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) So the skeleton of a dog the size of a Great Dane, couldn't be--a Great Dane? And once again it falls on me to figure out the mysteries of the universe! Edited June 10, 2014 by SaraT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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