GrimsbyLive reports.The perilous pot had been locked away at Manor Farm in East Halton, North Lincolnshire, until it was found by builders in the 70s during construction work.But its rediscovery was met with fear from locals, who claimed the pot was cursed and deadly, according to Alf Barwood, the builder in charge who examined it.One of its alleged victims, Charles Atkin, six, had lived at Manor Farm.
He was tragically killed by a hay wagon the day after brushing against the pot.At the time, his brother John Atkin said: “The cooking pot was in our cellar and I remember our father always telling us never to go near it.“But we were playing in the cellar one day and Charles accidentally bumped into it.“The next day, we were out in a field.
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