The Legend of the Silent Pool is a famous English ghost legend associated with Silent Pool, a spring-fed lake in Surrey, England. [en.wikipedia.org]
According to the legend, a beautiful woodcutter’s daughter was bathing in the pool when she was approached by a nobleman, often identified in later versions as King John. Frightened by his advances, she moved farther and farther into the deep water to escape him. Unable to save herself, she drowned in the pool. In some versions of the story, her brother also attempts a rescue and dies with her. [Haunted Ma…ilent Pool], [presenthistory.co.uk], [atlasobscura.com]
Local folklore says that her ghost still haunts the lake. Visitors have claimed to see a pale female figure on the water or hear cries coming from the pool at night. [Haunted Ma…ilent Pool], [atlasobscura.com]
The legend contributes to the eerie reputation of Silent Pool, whose clear, still waters and secluded setting have inspired stories of mystery and haunting for centuries. [atlasobscura.com], [en.wikipedia.org]
If you’d like, I can also retell the legend as a short atmospheric story in a folklore style.