The village of Lyminster, near Arundel in West Sussex, has for many centuries been home to a curious tale of dragons and daring. This story tells of the Knucker, a fearsome dragon that once dwelled in a deep pool known as the Knucker Hole. The dragon caused havoc, devouring livestock and terrifying local folk. As the Knucker’s reign of terror grew, the King of Sussex declared that he would grant his daughter’s hand in marriage to the brave knight who could slay the creature. However, none were strong enough to best the dragon in battle. Instead, a local farmer named Jim Puttock decided to use his wit rather than brawn to slay the Knucker. He baked a poisonous pie and fed it to the dragon. The beast, unable to resist the delicious offering, consumed the pie and died shortly thereafter. In gratitude, the King offered his daughter’s hand to Puttock, who heartily declined, already happily married. The dragon’s lair, the Knucker Hole, can still be found to this day, full of water and supposedly bottomless. Some even whisper that the dragon may one day return, but for now, only the legend remains. A testament to the courage and cleverness of a humble farmer, the Dragon of Knucker Hole continues to be a beloved folktale in Sussex.