The so called westford knight is a carving of unconfirmed origin in ledgerock on the hill approaching westford center from stony brook. The gunn westford knight myth clan gunn literature often claims that its forebears were discoverers of america. Oct 30, 2017 mw explores the mysterious westford knight carving in massachusetts. Doc chapter 5 the clan gunn westford knight myth alastair. Was the westford knight also on oak island, nova scotia, with other knights templar in the year 98. Genealogy of prince henry sinclair download ebook pdf, epub. Pdf the westford knight and henry sinclair download. The westford knight some see the image of a medieval knight scratched into a roadside rock, and say it marks a visit nearly 100 years before columbus supposedly discovered america. I live in westford, ma with my wife and our two daughters.
According to legend, a member of the knights templar, prince henry sinclair of scotland, arrived in westford years before christopher columbus came to america and left an etching on a stone near where. The knights templar in rhode island clues leading to the holy grail. Westford knight on the day i saw the stone circle at lowell mss. Donald knight is 87 years old and was born on 02191933. A modernday adventuremystery based on artifacts lef. The overall body of the knight is much harder to discern.
The westford coalition for nonviolence is a group of residents, town employees, victims and professionals, who have joined together to promote nonviolent resolution to conflict. Was the westford knight also on oak island, nova scotia, with other. Legend has it that a scottish earl named henry sinclair took a crew of explorers and discovered america in 98, a whole century before christopher columbus. It is notable for being the subject of popular or pseudohistorical speculation on precolumbian transoceanic contact. Construction news roads stay up to date on the news regarding local road construction. Some claim that the several gouges in a rock with a flat face depict a sword and other features suggest symbols on a shield and a body of a knight buried nearby, who was on an exploration excursion with prince henry sinclair. The carving of the westford knight was uncovered in massachusetts the 1700s, and is said to be the effigy of a 14th century knight, supposedly sir james gunn. It is notable for being the subject of popular or pseudohistorical speculation on precolumbian trans. Westford knight is the name given to a pattern, variously interpreted as a carving or a natural feature, or a combination of both, located on a glacial boulder also known as the sinclair rock in westford, massachusetts in the united states. Westford knights mysteries besieged by time and the elements. The knight was not the only carving to be discover in westford. A bronze knight was added in 2015, supposedly copying whats in the scratches. The ship was the same type used in the 14th century.
Ron and maureen interview penny lacroix director of the westford museum, bob oliphant westford historical society, elizabeth lane the keeper of the knight, and author, frank joseph discovering the mysteries of ancient america to find the answers. A modernday adventuremystery based on artifacts left by templar knights during a secret mission to north america in 98. Are you aware that a number of europeans were in north american many years before christopher columbus voyage in 1492. One can imagine the carvings to be seen as a picture of the knight, complete with sword. Supposed massachusetts grave of a precolumbus knight templar. Set off on a new adventure with treasure, secret societies, and murder in this listen. Templars at the newport tower brody david s download bok. The westford knight, the newport tower, and related sites. Westfords david brody is back with thief on the cross.
The stone arch bridge area is administered by the westford conservation commission. The westford knight is a mysterious, controversial stone carving in massachusetts. Supporters claim the carving shows the warriors right hand resting on his sword a pommelled sword of the period that was shown to be broken indicating that the knight had died in the field. The knight of westford is a 6foottall carving pecked into a standing rock near westford, mass. The westford knight would then be a grave marker for one of the expedition who died nearby. Westford knight is the name given to a pattern, variously interpreted as a carving or a natural. Sir gunn was a companion of prince henry sinclair, whom some thought traveled to the new world in 98.
Ebook the westford knight and henry sinclair as pdf. The westford knight carving is on a flat piece of ledgerock that sits near the road in a suburban neighborhood. I am a former director of new england antiquities research association neara. Brody does a terrific job of wrapping his research in a. Westford knight westford, massachusetts atlas obscura. They investigate the mystery of the boat stone and finally the knight itself. Westford effigy or knight westford forum tripadvisor. I feel personally connected as sir james gunn, 7th chief of the gunn clan 6098, is my 16th ggrandfather. Donald knight j, 87 westford, ma background report at. To view the westford knight carving in westford massachusetts, take i495 to exit 32, boston road. The carvings can be seen as a picture of the knight, complete with. Discovered a few miles away was a rock with an image of a onemasted ship along with an arrow and the number 184. The westford knight effigy westford forum tripadvisor. As part of the westford knight preservation project, westford firefighter david christiana, along with shane greenslade, recently thoroughly cleaned the knight carving.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Captivating storyline similar to my tununda mysteries series which incorporates native american lore, lost treasure, military history, and masonry. Templar secrets in america, a nonsequel followup to his last book combing the local historical legend of the westford knight with. The supposed grave of a templar knight in westford massachusetts is fast being eroded away. Thank you scott, for the above photos of westford knight site. But brody brilliantly takes it deeper with intensive research and linkage to early christianity and templars. Brody author of cabal of the westford knight goodreads. Download the westford knight is a mysterious, controversial stone carving in massachusetts.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cabal of the westford knight. The westford knight legend appears occasionally in books, newspaper articles and on web pages. Brody does a terrific job of wrapping his research in a fastpaced thrill ride publishers weekly. The westford knight and henry sinclair by david goudsward. Nov, 2009 the carving of the westford knight was uncovered in massachusetts the 1700s, and is said to be the effigy of a 14th century knight, supposedly sir james gunn. A medieval scottish knight is this what the marks on the westford stone show.
In the 1880s, the people of westford, massachusetts, knew of a strange carving on. Aug 04, 20 westford knight monument unveiling duration. Supporters claim the carving shows the warriors right hand resting on his sword a pommelled sword of the period that was shown to be broken indicating that. What it exactly should be called, besides a mystery, continues to be debated. I came out from a county office more confused than when i went in. Location you can park near the sign on cold spring road, which is just north of the intersection with forge village road. Media in category westford knight the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. Little known american history the amazing knight of westford. Mw explores the mysterious westford knight carving in massachusetts. Donalds ethnicity is caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered none.
Driving through massachusetts, off 495, exit 32, is a mysterious and historic landmark in the town of westford. The westford knight and henry sinclair download ebook. I also believe the sites need preservation, even if there is some debate on their origins. Its known as the westford knight or sometimes as the sinclair rock. Brody the book opens in may of 99 when henry sinclair is exploring north america loses his best friend james gunn to a native american arrow. Most westford residents have probably driven by the monument for the westford knight on depot street, but soon theyll be able to see the story come to life in the movies with filming for the. Some believe it is an effigy of a 14th century knight, evidence of an early european visit to the new world by henry sinclair, the earl of orkney and lord of roslin.
Then go west on boston road toward westford center. From there the walk to the bridge is level and only about a halfmile long. My son john gunn visiting the westford knight for the first time. The town managers newsletter for february 2020 is now available read on. The westford knight would then be an effigy for one of the expedition who died nearby. Brody is a boston globe bestselling fiction writer named bostons best local author by the boston phoenix newspaper. Discover westford knight in westford, massachusetts. The american templars film released westford knight. The clearest part of the image is the sword, where it is easy to make out the pommel, grip, guard, and some of the blade.
It was suggested that image had been created using the same style and method as was the knight. On june, 2015, the westford remembers memorial fund hosted the unveiling of a new statue commemorating the westford knight on depot street. The legend of the westford knight begins from curious markings and a definite punch style engraving being found on. To deepen the mystery a bit more, another medieval carving was found some years later in westford, which can now be seen at the westford museum. It is a fictional work that uses westford and the knight effigy, as well as gloucester and hammond castle, as its setting for plot and characters. After mourning the loss of his friend, he decides to bury him in the new land, but not before having someone carve the symbol of a knight on his stone head. Filming has begun on new westford knight movie westford, ma. Jul 10, 20 most westford residents have probably driven by the monument for the westford knight on depot street, but soon theyll be able to see the story come to life in the movies with filming for the. It is constructed on an abandoned railroad line, the red line.
The westford remembers memorial fund held a ceremony on june on depot road to unveil the preservation project and the bronze westford knight effigy statue created by local firefighter david p. Westford, ma has something nowhere else in the country has a 600 year old inscription to a scottish knight who died here. Sometimes donald goes by various nickname including donald j knight. I am interested in knowing if anyone knows where the knight effigy is located. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. While examining it, they noticed a small carving a few inches to the east of the blade of the sword that may be a mark commonly referred to as the hooked x or forked x. Attorney cameron and researcher amanda investigate a centuriesold mystery surrounding the templar knights. It is a stone covered with similar markings to the westford knight, depicting a 14th century ship and trail markings, consistent with the medieval style. Westford s david brody is back with thief on the cross. The legend of the westford knight begins from curious markings and a definite punch style engraving being found on the face of. Early voting for 2020 presidential primary at town hall the week of february 24 28.
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