Ilkley

Ilkley is a town in the metropolitan borough of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, built on the south bank and valley of the River Wharfe in Wharfedale.

Folklore

Ilkley (and nearby Keighley) are thought by some to be a hotspot of UFO and paranormal phenomena, mostly due to the so-called 1987 Ilkley Moor Alien abduction case. Those so inclined imbue some of the prehistoric rocks on Ilkley moor with magical powers, and make much of an "unusual" radio transmitter situated on the moor, which is said to be related to the nearby Menwith Hill military camp near Harrogate.

Related Topics:
Keighley - UFO - Paranormal - Ilkley Moor Alien - Radio transmitter - Menwith Hill - Harrogate

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There is also the spectral hound, known as the Barguest. This black dog has been reported seen on the moors above Ilkley and Otley since pre-gaslight days. Its main sightings on the moor have been near the Cow and Calf rocks, as it has descended from the moorland. This Baskervillesque hound has been well-disposed towards people but portends doom.

Related Topics:
Spectral - Barguest - Otley

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