Piers Shonks | |
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In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Lord of the manor |
Weapon | Spear or lance |
Home | Shonkes |
Sir Piers Shonks was a legendary figure in the village of Brent Pelham in Hertfordshire, England, whose tomb is within the north wall of the village's church. According to local legend, Shonks slew a dragon that was causing havoc in the district and later cheated the Devil from claiming his soul by being buried within the walls of the church.