I am currently researching a project concerning the tradition which has
variously been called Eternal or Perpetual Fire/Flame/Hearth. The project is
specifically about this tradition in the Lake District, but I would be
interested to have any information about it's occurrence in Britain and
abroad, even a passing reference. Or, maybe someone can recommend some
reading matter concerning these types of rural traditions. It seems certain
that in some form this tradition dates back through to Viking/Celtic times at
least.
Many thanks,
Stuart Mugridge
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