Step inside one of Britain’s most iconic cathedrals… and look up.
High above the stone arches of Lincoln Cathedral, a small carved figure sits watching. Twisted. Grinning. Frozen in time.
This is the legend of the Lincoln Imp.
In this first episode of Of Folk & Phantoms, we explore the eerie folklore surrounding one of the UK’s most unusual cathedral carvings. Said to be a mischievous creature turned to stone by an angel, the Lincoln Imp has become both a symbol of chaos and a beloved emblem of the city itself.
But where did the story come from?
Is it a genuine medieval legend… or a later invention shaped by Victorian storytelling and commercial ingenuity?
From echoes in empty halls to shadows in sacred spaces, this episode explores the line between folklore, history, and perception.
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2026/04/1025 分