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Home of the Bures Dragon

The Bures Dragon
Lives Again

 

 

The original dragon was constructed using 100 tons of chalk, unfortunately it was subject to the weather causing the material to gradually fade over the years.
So only after a few years, it had to be re-chalked.
This was very costly in terms of replacing the chalk and the labour.


To solve this problem, during 2019 the chalk was replaced with a concrete base, painted white.

Please note: The Dragon is on private land, by all means view from the footpaths but do not enter the site
The area is often used for sheep using the pasture


Concrete base approximately 10 inches wide

Lower left foot

Lower left leg


Lower left leg


Tail

Part of tail





Photo taken from the south of St Stephens Chapel



Plaque located at the viewing site, south of the Chapel
Here you have the opportunity to sign the Visitors Book


Photos by Alan Beales
updated 18/05/2019
updated with new photos 03/05/2019