Within Priory Church in Little Dunmow lies the tomb of Matilda Fitz Walter, said to be Maid Marian of the legend of Robin Hood.
The story goes that Matilda fell in love with an unknown warrior who came to her 18th birthday banquet. During the same celebration, Prince John also fell for her and when his advances were turned down resorted to violent means in attempt to marry her. After Prince John killed her father, Matilda fled into the forest and was met by the warrior. He revealed himself as Robin Hood, the outlawed Earl of Huntingdon.
The couple were married but Matilda was later killed by Prince John (by then King) who sent her a poisoned bracelet that rotted her wrist through to the bone!

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Location: Little Dunmow, Uttlesford, Essex, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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