St Wolfrida's in Horton is now home to four Ronaldsey sheep, employed to protect the building against deathwatch beetles. The ...

This curse is symbolized by the ominous sound of a deathwatch beetle, which Sally hears tapping away before her husband's tragic accident. Historically, deathwatch beetles were indeed seen as ...

Photo: Cunliffes In addition, a survey of the timber within the presbytery has revealed an infestation by common furniture beetles and evidence of an infestation by Deathwatch beetles.