Three graphic-style images from a series depicting the folklore surrounding Moll Walbee, real name Maud de Braose, a 12th century Anglo-Norman noblewoman living in the Welsh Marches (see also posts from: 27th March & 13th June 2008). Maud was demonised after playing a part in the slaughter of hundreds of Welsh soldiers during the siege and Battle of Painscastle, and has been immortalised in folk legend as a giantess and a witch.
In this series of images, she can be seen gathering rocks by moonlight, and carrying them in her apron. This particular folk legend about her tells that she built a castle single-handedly in one night using this method!
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