Cauld Lad of Hylton

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The Cauld Lad of Hylton was a brownie from Hylton in Sunderland. Brownies are almost always described as solitary creatures who work alone and avoid being seen. They are said to be motivated by "personal friendships and fancies" and may sometimes be moved to perform extra work outside of their normal duties.

When

First attested: 1650 CE
Attested period: 1650 – 1650
Historical notes: Attested around 1650.

Relationships

co occurs with: Brownie, Brownies, Tawny Boy

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Mentioned by

Brownie
Brownies
Tawny Boy

Sources

wikipedia (1)

Brownie (folklore)

Source passages

“Around 1650, a brownie at Overthwaite in Westmorland was known as "Tawny Boy" and a brownie from Hylton in Sunderland was known as the "Cauld Lad of Hylton".”
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