Cauld Lad of Hilton

ancestor earth single tradition · 1

The Cauld Lad of Hilton is reputed to be the ghost of a stable boy who was murdered by one of the Lords of Hilton Castle. He is described as a naked boy. He was said to clean up anything that was untidy and make messes of things that were tidy.

When

First attested: 0 CE
Attested period: 0 – 2020

Relationships

co occurs with: Chōpirako, Zashiki-warashi, Menehune, Lares, Brownies, Brownie

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Mentioned by

Menehune
Lares
Brownies
Brownie

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Brownie (folklore)

Source passages

“The Cauld Lad of Hilton seems to have wanted clothes and to have been grateful for the gift of them, yet still refused to stay after receiving them. At night, people were supposed to have heard him working and somberly singing:”
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