The ancient Bickleigh Bridge, dating to the 14th century and located near The Fisherman's Cot, is the setting for the legend of 'The Headless Horseman'. This terrifying apparition is described as a knight on horseback, riding without a head, and is said to be carrying the severed head of a defeated opponent. He is most famously reported to gallop across the bridge at midnight, particularly on Midsummer's Eve. The sounds of his horse's thundering hooves often precede or accompany the sighting. This haunting is a well-known piece of local medieval folklore.