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Great Thunderstorm of Widecombe-in-the-Moor

When
1638
Where
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Dartmoor, England
Episodes
1

On Sunday, 21 October 1638 (O.S.), a severe thunderstorm struck Widecombe-in-the-Moor, where the church of St Pancras was allegedly hit by ball lightning.

Episodes

  1. 21 October 1638 (O.S.), Sunday · Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Dartmoor, EnglandBall Lightning Strike

    The church of St Pancras was allegedly struck by ball lightning during a severe thunderstorm.

Background and detail

Event Overview. The Great Thunderstorm occurred on Sunday, 21 October 1638 (O.S.), in Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Dartmoor, England. During this severe weather event, the local church of St Pancras was allegedly struck by ball lightning.

Sources

  1. The Great Thunderstorm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22

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