The Lancashire Boggarts

Boggarts are supernatural beings that were said to haunt Lancashire, a county in Northwest England:

• Leader: The leader of the Lancashire boggarts was "Owd Hob", who had the form of a devil or satyr with horns, cloven hooves, and a tail.
• Nut-Nan: A boggart named Nut-Nan was said to flit through hazel bushes in Moston, near Manchester, with a shrill scream.
• Behavior: Boggarts were said to play mischievous tricks on people, similar to poltergeists. They would knock, break dishes, and throw stones.
• Location: Boggarts were said to haunt lonely lanes, pits, and wells.
• Time of day: Boggarts were said to be most active at night.
• Other names: Boggarts were also referred to as Skryker, Old Trash, Lubberfiends, and Grindy Low.